CTP - Certified Telehealth Practitioner Telehealth Service Delivery Models Questions and Answers

Question 1

A primary care physician in a rural clinic takes high-resolution images of a patient's suspicious mole and securely transmits them, along with the patient's history, to a dermatologist at a different location for evaluation.
The dermatologist reviews the information later and sends back a report.
This interaction is best described as which telehealth model?

Accepted Answer

Store-and-Forward (Asynchronous)

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Real-Time (Synchronous)

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Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM)

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Direct-to-Consumer (DTC)

Question 2

A large urban medical center provides specialty services, such as tele-stroke and tele-ICU consultations, to several smaller, regional clinics and community hospitals. The central medical center acts as the 'hub' with the specialists, and the outlying facilities are the 'spokes'. Which service delivery model does this arrangement represent?

Accepted Answer

Hub-and-Spoke Model

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Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) Model

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Networked Model

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Point-to-Point Connection

Question 3

Which of the following is the PRIMARY purpose of the Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM) service delivery model?

Accepted Answer

To collect and monitor patient physiologic data outside of a clinical setting.

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To provide urgent care for acute, minor illnesses via a mobile app.

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To facilitate provider-to-provider consultations for complex cases.

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To conduct initial psychiatric evaluations for new patients in real-time.

Question 4

A college student with symptoms of a common cold uses a smartphone application to connect with an available physician for a quick diagnosis and prescription. The service is marketed directly to patients and offers on-demand access. This is an example of which telehealth service delivery model?

Accepted Answer

Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) Model

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eConsult Model

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Provider-to-Provider Model

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Hub-and-Spoke Model

Question 5

Which of the following scenarios best illustrates the use of an eConsult model?

Accepted Answer

A primary care provider sends a patient's case information to a specialist to ask for treatment advice and determine if a full referral is necessary.

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A patient uses a wearable ECG device that sends data to their cardiologist's office daily.

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A patient has a live video visit with a neurologist to discuss migraine treatment.

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A patient downloads a mobile app to track their diet and exercise, which their health coach can view.

Question 6

A key distinction between synchronous and asynchronous telehealth is that synchronous telehealth involves:

Accepted Answer

A live, real-time interaction between the patient and provider.

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The use of mobile health applications for data tracking.

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The transmission of medical images for later review by a specialist.

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Collecting vital signs from a patient's home over a period of time.