• 1. West China School of Medicine, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, P. R. China;
  • 2. The Internet Hospital Management Office, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, P. R. China;
  • 3. Department of Pathology, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, P. R. China;
  • 4. Department of Thoracic Surgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, P. R. China;
SHEN Cheng, Email: shencheng568_hx@163.com
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With the continuous advancement of internet technology and the improvement of internet literacy among the general population, the concept of online-offline integration in internet hospitals has gradually gained acceptance and has been applied and developed both domestically and internationally. In thoracic surgery, the applicability of this model lies in enhancing efficiency and delivering comprehensive, diversified, and personalized medical services to address complex and severe conditions. However, challenges such as hardware limitations and diagnostic/treatment risks persist during the implementation of internet hospitals. Through future in-depth and localized research, the online-offline integration of internet hospitals is expected to undergo further development and refinement. This progress will facilitate its integration into clinical practice in thoracic surgery, ultimately providing patients with improved medical care services.

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