Heal on wheels: Duke telehealth cart aims to improve care, reduce wait times

Long wait times and crowded emergency departments reduce quality of care for patients. In Duke University Hospital's emergency department, a telehealth cart is on a roll with treating patients quickly and effectively.

Patients waiting to be seen are taken into an exam room along with the Telehealth Cart. An emergency physician then is able to check vitals though the cart and if they are on-call, can speak to patients from wherever they are.

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Cara Livernois, News Writer

Cara joined TriMed Media in 2016 and is currently a Senior Writer for Clinical Innovation & Technology. Originating from Detroit, Michigan, she holds a Bachelors in Health Communications from Grand Valley State University.

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