Telemedicine Clinics For Mental Health Services

Open Date : 24/04/2024|Close Date: 19/06/2024

Subject

Emirates Health Services seeks to make access to mental health care easier through visual and audio communication between healthcare providers and patients. It also aims to maintain the continuity of patient care and improve access to healthcare services smoothly without the need to visit healthcare facilities. Through this consultation, Emirates Health Services aims to gather public opinion on the use of telemedicine clinics for mental health services and assess their effectiveness compared to traditional clinics. Additionally, it explores the possibility of treating complete cases using telemedicine clinics.

This consultation aims to gather public opinion on the use of telemedicine clinics for mental health services and to consider their opinions and suggestions for expanding the scope of psychological services for patients. The goal is to provide safe and comfortable therapeutic experiences for them. In a way that meets the needs of various groups such as youth, women, the elderly, people of determination, and those with children.

Details and Goals

This consultation aims to get the public's opinion on the use of online clinics for mental health services and consider their opinions and suggestions to achieve the expansion of mental services for patients and provide them with safe and comfortable treatment experiences.

Decisions expected as a result of this initiative

Expanding the scope of telemedicine clinic services for mental health and developing and enhancing them based on the survey results.

Outcome

Expansion and Digital Development of Telemedicine Services:

The UAE Health Services Foundation aims to expand the scope of telemedicine services by adding new specialties, including mental health, which contributes to improving access to healthcare for local communities. This is achieved by raising awareness among patients about the importance of these services and facilitating their use through digital platforms and smart applications. Additionally, policies are being updated and organized to include all healthcare facilities under the foundation.

Improving Follow-up and Healthcare Services:

Follow-up clinics and medication dispensing services have been converted into electronic clinics to reduce the need for visits to medical facilities, saving patients time and effort and enhancing efficiency. The digital update also simplifies workflow processes and ensures the continuity of healthcare delivery in a smooth and effective manner, while accelerating communication and follow-up through electronic channels.

Enhancing Mental Health through Digital Platforms:

Digital platforms for mental health are an important part of the health strategy, with the establishment of an electronic unit for mental health services at Al-Amal Hospital, expanded to include integrated preventive, therapeutic, and rehabilitative services. Through these platforms, remote psychological consultations can be provided, improving access to mental health care and raising community awareness about mental health issues.

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