Second Opinion Consultation Works Online
Challenge:
Consult with specialists in real-time to obtain second opinions during emergency situations.
Solutions:
Cisco WebEx solutions enable consultations between Santa Maria Nuova Hospital doctors and specialists at remote locations.
Results:
- Improved patient care by collaborating to create specialized treatment plans
- Achieved significant cost savings by reducing need for travel
- Reduced frequency of required IT maintenance
...we are able to use a tool that is at the cutting edge technologically and to improve the quality of service provided to our patients...- Mauro Barani, information technology and telematics department, Santa Maria Nuova Hospital