NOTE: It is always up to the specialist whether they are able to assess a patient through MBTelehealth.
Oncology
Cancer care specialists use telehealth to provide treatment planning and support to their patients.
Dermatology
Several dermatologists see adults and children for dermatology consults by telehealth. A patient camera can provide close up images of the skin.
Respirology
Pediatric respirologists in Winnipeg are able to reassess patients with tuberculosis or other respiratory
problems. The electronic stethoscope may be used for the doctor to listen to chest sounds.
Wound Care
Patients with problematic wounds along with their care providers can use telehealth to benefit
from the expertise of infection control specialists and wound care nurses.
Dietician
Communities without the services of a dietician have found that telehealth is an excellent
alternative for receiving diet counseling.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Provincial employees with EAP benefits can access counselors in Winnipeg for support with
work life and personal problems.
Anesthesia
Anesthetists use telehealth to provide pre-op anesthetic consultation and
preparation for
surgery to clients.
Surgery
General Surgeons, Thoracic Surgeons, Neurosurgeons, Orthopaedic
surgeons, Plastic
surgeons, Vascular surgeons and Pediatric
surgeons may offer pre-op consults and
post-surgical
appointments through telehealth.
Genetics and Metabolism
Geneticists provide genetics counseling including prenatal
counseling
and metabolic clinics.
Psychiatry
Psychiatrics and psychologists can arrange regular
telehealth
appointments with adult and child clients.
Fetal Alcohol Family Association of Manitoba
This association offers support to Manitoba families and
professionals related to FAS / FAE.
