Draft guidance published by the American Telemedicine Association this week focuses on the use of telecommunications technologies in intensive care settings. The stated aim of the guidance, for which ATA is accepting comments through April 26, is to "assist practitioners in pursuing a sound course of action to provide effective and safe medical care that is founded on current information, available resources and patient needs," according to its authors. The authors said that the guidelines are meant for tele-ICU services only and should not be applied to overall ICU care.
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