Telehealth dermatology encounter – MU Health Care

APPROPRIATE PATIENT AND TYPE OF CONSULT

For those patients who, in the opinion of their physician, can receive followup exams via the telehealth system or have been referred by their primary care physician for a condition appropriate to be seen by a specialist through the use of the telehealth system.

REFERRAL AND SCHEDULING PROCESS

Patients call the Patient Access and Referral Services (PARS) at 573-882-7000 or 800-882-9000.

TELEHEALTH ENCOUNTER PROCEDURE

Physicians may schedule a physician consult by calling 573-877-7197.

Preexamination

WRITTEN DOCUMENTS

• Once an appointment is obtained, either the patient, the referring physician, or the originating site telehealth coordinator will FAX to the hub provider site patient registration information to include name, address, phone numbers, SS#, DoB, current insurance, referring physician, prior diagnosis related to this consult, all current medications and doses, and any other pertinent information needed for the chart.

• Originating site telehealth coordinator will obtain the appropriate participation consent forms (adult or minor) immediately prior to the first telehealth consultation per patient. Additional consent forms are not required for subsequent visits, but consultations cannot proceed without a signed consent on file. A copy of the consent form will be kept in patients chart, and the original sent within 5 working days to the MTN office at

1. 2401 Lemone Industrial Blvd.

2. DC345.00

3. Columbia, MO 65212.