Technology plays a big role when it comes to healthcare and legal processes. And one such instance where this can be beneficial is the independent medical examination assessment. This can help address some of the challenges of the traditional examination process.
Technology has made a big impact
On independent medical examination assessments by allowing for virtual assessments and telemedicine. This will allow medical professionals to carry out remote assessment so that in-person visit can be reduced. For example, if the individual is in a remote area or if they have mobility challenges due to a work related incident, they may not always be able to come to the actual location the independent medical examination is carried out. Also, they may be required to come for several visits which can be very challenging depending on the mentioned reasons. In this case, accessibility can be improved with virtual assessments and this can help streamline the scheduling process as well. Technology has made the process more convenient for medical examinations and the patients. Technology can also improve documentation and communication of this process. This is due to electrical health records. These records allow medical records to be shared seamlessly along with diagnostic images so that the examiner will have all pertinent information at their fingertips.
Treating physicians or medicolegal experts of Azure Medicolegal will be able to share information easily and they will have all the relevant information accessible so that they can understand the patient’s situation more clearly. This also facilitates the collaboration between legal representative, independent examiners and treating physicians. This allows the examiners to gain a comprehensive understanding of the medical history of the patient. The accuracy of the medical assessments has increased thanks to digital imaging and diagnostic tools. The examiners are able to make use of high resolution imaging technologies such as CT scans and MRI to understand the anatomy of the patient. This can be very useful when it comes to evaluating their medical condition or injuries. This can contribute to the objectivity of the process and the assessment will be evidence based so that subjective observations don’t influence the report largely.
Artificial intelligence
Can also help in analysing medical data during the independent medical examination. Large databases can be processed in a short time thanks to machine learning algorithms and this will allow for patterns to be identified quickly. The examiners will be able to focus on the information that is relevant to the case in the patient’s medical records. The process can be streamlined by artificial intelligence and the examiners will be able to carry out a more thorough evaluation. Secure telehealth platforms will ensure the confidentiality of the medical information during virtual assessments so that sensitive data can be protected. This will help to maintain compliance with healthcare regulations for privacy. There is wearable technology and remote monitoring tools that can help assess the patient’s health over time. Vital signs can be tracked with these tools along with other health metrics relevant to the assessment.
