Vula Medical Referral 3.0.38

The Vula platform facilitates secure medical communication and referral processes, supporting primary healthcare providers in efficiently connecting with specialists. The basic version is available free of charge indefinitely. It enables users to make and receive referrals across more than 40 medical specialties, including Orthopaedics, Burns, General Surgery, Dermatology, Emergency Medicine, and Ophthalmology. The platform provides a HIPAA-compliant environment designed to foster rapid, secure collaboration between healthcare workers in urban and rural settings, aiming to enhance existing referral networks, streamline communication, and ensure patients receive appropriate care promptly.

For specialists:

• Receive high-quality referrals with comprehensive clinical information essential for deciding on patient management, whether through direct consultation or asynchronous advice aligned with your schedule.
• Send and receive diagnostic images, with compression features to minimize data usage.
• Indicate your availability by setting your on-call or off-duty status.
• Receive audio notifications for new referrals to facilitate timely review during non-clinical moments.
• Engage in private messaging with referring healthcare workers to request additional details or images as needed.
• Utilize filtering tools to make informed decisions and pre-assess patient transfers before their arrival.
• Archive cases securely after patient consultation, ensuring removal of information from personal devices and maintaining data only on protected servers.

For primary healthcare providers:

• Connect with on-call specialists within your geographic area through a structured, monitored environment that supports skill development and consultation for each patient encountered.
• Streamline the referral process by directing cases to the designated specialist on call at your referral hospital, eliminating the need for time-consuming phone inquiries.