CAMERON—The first Texas A&M-OnMed “telemedicine station” of its kind was unveiled in Cameron Tuesday at the Milam County Sheriff’s department. It will be open to the public next month and be providing 24/7 medical assistance by the end of the year.
Originally targeted for Rockdale, but moved to a Cameron location, the “pod” will provide patient with a live virtual consultation with a licensed clinician who will be able to make a diagnosis and dispense prescriptions on the spot.
Features and services of the station include:
• Measuring basic vitals like height, weight and blood pressure
• Thermal imaging to provide body temperature and diagnose infection.
• Readings of respiration and blood oxygen saturation.
• On-site robotic dispensing of hundreds of common prescriptions.
• Option to securely transmit results to the patient’s primary care physician.
• Ability to provide paper prescriptions, e-prescriptions to preferred pharmacies, referrals and self-service lab kits for diagnostic testing.
When the patient enters the station, they receive a thermal scan to take their temperature, the floor serves as a scale, and blood pressure and heart rate devices are integrated into the seating area. A remote operated stethoscope is also available to assist a clinician in evaluating the heart and lungs.
A high definition camera deploys, allowing the physician to conduct a visual assessment to assist with their diagnosis.
Officials on Tuesday said the new telemedicine station will be open to the public in early August, initially from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday-Saturday but there are plans to go 24/7 by the end of the year.
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