Written by Dr William Maish
As digital health grows, clinical governance often lags behind. Many platforms operate without transparent medical oversight, clear escalation procedures or defined responsibility for safety. Yet governance is the backbone of any clinical service, whether physical or digital.
Good governance in telehealth means having clear standards for documentation, follow-up, prescribing, and escalation. It means understanding the limitations of remote care and designing systems that account for them rather than ignoring them. A digital platform is not exempt from clinical accountability simply because it operates online.
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Written by Dr William Maish
MD MBA MPH FHEA JD (in prog.)
Found of Medly & Medly Health
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