Department of Medicine
Primary Care: |
Telemedicine consultation Internal medicine residents will be participating in the new world of telemedicine, conducting consultation to rural hospitals. The Louisiana Rural Health Information Exchange (LARHIX) will link rural hospitals to the LSU Health Science Center in Shreveport through modern technology. This project will eventually connect all 24 rural hospitals from central Louisiana north to the medical center in Shreveport through a telecommunication network as well as common electronic medical records in all locations. It will allow rural patients to receive specialized health care and in many cases continue to be cared for in their own communities. This project will help avoid duplication of medical services and tests; thus saving millions of dollars for the state. LARHIX will put Louisiana in the forefront for rural health care in our nation. For more information about LARHIX visit http://www.LATelemedicine.com. |
| Clinic morning conference: This new conference is partially led by residents in the clinic. The conference is held 3 times per week. |
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