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Getty Images / iStockphoto was progressing . Since his initial diagnosis in 2015 , several novel treatments for his condition have been developed , including ones that were studied at Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey . In collaboration with his doctor at Community Medical Center , an RWJBarnabas Health facility , we devised a new treatment plan and met virtually with the patient and his daughter . The patient has since started his new regimen and his CLL has significantly improved . The telemedicine program at Rutgers Cancer Institute began as a pilot program in 2019 for oncologists to collaborate on complex cancer cases . Now , it has expanded to all of our oncology specialists at the Institute and across the RWJBarnabas Health oncology service line and has become an important technology to leverage for new and existing oncology patients .
RWJBarnabas Health Medical Group By Andy Anderson , M . D ., President and CEO
Telemedicine has emerged as a safe , confidential and effective way to offer high-quality and convenient healthcare services to our communities . Following a 55-day hospital stay in the intensive care unit , a patient was able to be transitioned to home , with the support of his family , under the care of an RWJBarnabas Health Medical Group primary care physician . At the time of discharge , the patient required 24-hour supplemental oxygen , medication management , fluids and nutritional support via a gastrostomy tube . Through a multi-disciplinary collaboration , the patient was remotely monitored via telemedicine technology , receiving services from visiting clinicians and has now recovered to his pre-hospital health status . This case is a true demonstration of the importance of a team approach to care and the benefit of the implementation of technologies that allow clinicians to remotely secure a real-time picture of a patient ’ s health status . As we emerge from the COVID‐19 pandemic , I believe telemedicine will continue to be an important part of integrated care for our community members and an extremely valuable tool to help keep them healthy at home .
Saint Peter ’ s Physician Associates By Aijaz Hussain , M . D ., Internal Medicine , Geriatrics
As a geriatrician , telemedicine proved to be of key value during the COVID‐19 pandemic given the resulting social isolation . It was critical to connect with my patients as many were living alone or experiencing the loss of a spouse ,
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