When it comes to telemedicine platforms, there are three big buckets: basic/DIY, plug and play for human health-care providers, and premium plug and play for veterinary professionals, writes Stacee Santi, DVM. She breaks down each segment discussing functionality along with pros and cons. We’ve included references to the Veterinary Virtual Care Association along with Dr. Santi’s article.
Pick one and go for it!” – Stacee Santi, DVM
Source: Veterinary Practice News, March 27, 2020. Link. Don’t overthink deciding how you provide telemedicine to your clients and patients. It’s a bit like choosing carpet—there are so many options available you can easily develop “analysis paralysis,” so pick one and go for it! The good news is you’ll learn something and if you end up wanting to change later, it’s just software.
In today’s world, virtual care is an essential tool for ensuring every animal around the world has access to safe, appropriate, and effective veterinary care.’ – VVCA
INSIGHTS: The Veterinary Virtual Care Association is on a mission to make virtual care part of the standard of care in veterinary medicine. The current ecosphere is populated by a disorganized array of practitioners, technology providers, and allied partners with no consensus on how to move forward. VVCA aims to change that by advocating for best practices, providing educational resources developed by thought leaders, and creating a space for a wide alliance of professionals to congregate and accelerate the adoption of telehealth. To join the VVCA register here < link >.