In isolation, under medical supervision: this is how they can diagnose Corona among those coming back from the East

It is estimated that in Thailand alone there are between 5,000 and 10,000 Israelis, plus a few hundred in Hong Kong, Macau and Singapore. When they return to Israel and enter a two-week isolation according to the guidelines, the HMOs will diagnose them remotely and decide whether to refer them to the hospitals

In isolation, under medical supervision: this is how they can diagnose Corona among those coming back from the East

The sick funds will diagnose Israelis returning from the East and are isolated by the Internet service to prevent the infection of the Corona virus. The information about returning passengers is automatically transferred to the health funds after the policyholders update that they returned to the Ministry of Health website, according to the published procedures. Doctors and medical professionals dealing with online medical assistance have been updated on how to help diagnose corona, and they follow the Health Ministry's guidelines on the matter.

It is estimated that in Thailand alone there are between 5,000 and 10,000 Israeli citizens, and in Hong Kong, Macau and Singapore several hundred more are present. Upon their return, they will have to isolate themselves from the public in their home for two weeks, and if they violate this directive - they risk a penalty that could amount to a few years in prison. Doctors in the Internet service are expected to help those who are concerned that they have contracted the virus, for example, through a lung and heat test - which form the initial basis for diagnosing the disease. If there is a real suspicion of infection, the attending physician will order the insured to apply immediately for screening, and at the same time update the relevant factors in the hospital to be conducted in accordance with the Ministry of Health's guidelines.

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Complex at Sheba Tel Hashomer Hospital, where patients infected with corona virus will be isolated (Photo: Boaz Efrat)

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Clalit Health Services provides their Internet treatment with Taito, a device capable of diagnosing heat, lung, heart, heart rate, throat and ears. According to Dr. Alon Tor, a general medicine specialist at Clalit who provides advice on the HMO's online service, doctors on the other side of the screen have been updated on how to help diagnose the disease. "This device allows video chat with the patient. In addition, it allows for some medical tests, "he explained." It's very relevant these days of the virus outbreak. It is possible to do an initial screening with an indication to the patient who is in a more difficult condition, and decide whether or not to apply for screening. "

Thus, insured people returning from abroad can consult the doctor and get preliminary information on the symptoms of the virus and perform an initial examination. "Of course, it will not be possible to treat this through the Taito, but it will allow the doctor to decide whether to go to the hospital and guide the suspect how Reach, "he clarified." In general there is information that is very thoroughly disseminated to all doctors. There are guidelines that come and are in complete cooperation with the Ministry of Health. We are updated minute by minute according to the procedures. All the doctors in the guidance service are specialists and have been trained in deliberate counseling, and they receive all the internet material and they know exactly how to treat the patient who presents the problem. "

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The United Health Fund recently began providing a hybrid medical service, as defined, that allows policyholders to contact their personal GP through the Internet. This, alongside the appointment of a district physician who was also instructed to assist in the diagnosis of corona in case the personal physician is not available. According to them, in January, there was a 28% increase in the number of digital visits to hybrid medicine. "What was nice about the hybrid idea was the thought that it could respond to emergency and infectious diseases. Also, home isolation dresses like a glove on our system," said Unified Medicine VP Dr. David Mossinson. "What sets us apart is the ability to communicate with your doctor, looking at your medical record, rather than making an appointment and meeting him face-to-face. It can end with a full circle, from ordering an appointment to receiving home remedies. It is especially suited to infectious disease situations in contexts of Adhesion and isolation. "

"We do follow-up before the insured feels unwell, and make contact from the moment he returns to the country," he explained. "We check on his health and update him on the hybrid service in the event," Dr. Mosinson said. That would feel bad. This allows the ability of a physician to stand up and calm him down, or to tell him to go to the ER. The idea is to make a medical visit for everything, when it's not necessarily sick people. The doctor can see you and tell you that you are out of breath and that you have nothing to worry about. "

"Home isolation dresses like a glove on our system." The hybrid system of a unified HMO

The hybrid system of a united health fund (Photo: Untitled, Untitled)

Members of the Maccabic hospital who may be forced to stay in solitary confinement due to fear of contracting the corona virus can also receive online service. Through a call center for medical advice, conversations with specialist physicians and a new pilot service that includes video consultation through the app or website with the patient's personal physician. Dr. Danielle Rahamim Cohen, Director of Family Medicine at the HMO, emphasized that "Maccabi members who are in isolation and do not feel well are asked to call the Maccabi Nursing Center for appropriate instructions on how to act and where to evacuate if needed."

Even at the national health insurance fund, you can talk to your personal doctor through video calls and order medicines at home. In doing so, it essentially closes a full medical circle without having to leave the house and break the isolation. "Today, there are two relevant populations, one of which is returning from the states on the isolation list and the other being from the other states," explained the director of the Health Systems Development Department, Dr. Doron Dushnicki. "As for those returning from states designated for self-isolation - citizens stay home for 14 days , Are registered at the Ministry of Health website and the Ministry informs the Health Bureau and the HMO, and we make daily contact with them. As for the rest of the countries, there is no voluntary isolation, and only if fever colds develop within 14 days of their return to Israel, should they contact the clinic to arrange a check-in. "

Clalit's titanium device (Photo: Courtesy of the POS)

Tito Service of Clalit Health Fund (Photo: Courtesy of Clalit Health Fund, official website)

According to official guidelines, returning from China, Hong Kong, Thailand, Macau and South Korea is prohibited from entering the public space and staying in public places, including educational institutions, workplaces, public transport, recreation and shopping, as well as hospitals and clinics, throughout the incubation period of The virus lasts 14 days. "This guidance is given because of the spread of the Corona virus caused by disease in other countries beyond China and to prevent it from spreading in Israel," the Health Ministry said.

To enforce home insulation for those returning from the East, the Ministry of Health announced that it would employ designated inspectors. The Ministry made it clear that "it is clear that all returnees from these countries cannot be covered and there is currently no desire to involve police enforcement agencies. Implementation of home isolation guidelines is based on a sense of social responsibility and solidarity among citizens who care about their health and health around them. We believe in the public and in partnership with it." In addition, today a meeting was held with the Central Election Commission Director Orly Adas on a joint work interface between the Central Election Commission and the Ministry of Health on the Corona virus in order to ensure the proper functioning of the elections.

(First Update: 16:27)