Centre of Excellence for telemedicine to be set up at KGMU Lucknow
King George’s Medical University
Lucknow: A Centre of Excellence for Telemedicine will be established at King George’s Medical University (KGMU) after the Uttar Pradesh government approved a landmark proposal to strengthen telemedicine services across the state.
The initiative, proposed by Dr. Sheetal Verma, nodal in-charge of telemedicine at KGMU, aims to improve the quality of teleconsultations across the state through the eSanjeevani platform 2.0.
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The state government accepted KGMU's comprehensive proposal, which was created in consultation with important stakeholders and experts, in recognition of the increasing demand for high-quality teleconsultations. The plan presents a comprehensive approach to address current challenges and strengthen the telemedicine landscape across the state.
As per Hindustan Times, the approved proposal includes several key components: the establishment of a centre of excellence (COE) for telemedicine services at KGMU; deployment of mentors and group practice managers (GPMs) to monitor teleconsultation quality; development of training materials and standard operating procedures (SOPs) for healthcare providers; implementation of quality audits and assessments to ensure clinical and documentation accuracy; expansion of specialist services and exploration of innovative telemedicine approaches; and collaboration with partners such as the National Health Mission and Centre for Development of Advanced Computing to ensure smooth execution, the statement said.
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Dr. Sheetal Verma added that they were delighted to announce the approval of this transformative proposal, which ushers in a new era of telemedicine excellence in Uttar Pradesh.
The rollout will happen in phases, ensuring that the impact is sustainable and long-lasting.
