Telemedicine as the name suggests it means
any medical information, data, prescription or medicine exchanged via
electronic media for the betterment of healthcare services. The communication
in the remote healthcare is two-way wherein both parties can communicate with
each other using video conferencing, smart phones, email, wireless tools and
many other forms of telecommunication services.
If we look at past the remote areas were left
untouched with the medical care If we look at past the remote areas were left
untouched with the medical care services as due to scarcity of experienced
physicians in the areas. The use of telemedicine has since that time spread
with great pace and speed. It is now becoming an integrated part of various big
hospitals around the globe, and a large section of specialist physicians has
joined the network in order to provide their services to more and more people
around the world in lesser time.
Better and
improved access to healthcare services: The services of remote healthcare services
have taken care of patients living in the distant locations. The other reason
includes the availability of specialist doctors to larger section of the people
of those who need them. It helps the facilities of healthcare go beyond their
personal offices and clinics. As there is a shortage of the physicians around
the globe telehealth physician can help in filling the gap both in rural and
urban areas.
Cheaper Cost
and perfect value for money: One of the reasons for the popularity of the
remote
healthcare is the cost which is much lesser than what you pay for a
hospital or physician when you go to them physically for check-ups. It has
contained and reduced the cost of the healthcare services. Other reasons include
reduced travel times, better management of chronic diseases, health
professional staffing on shared basis and above all decreased hospital stays.
Improved and
better Quality – Studies and research have on consistent basis proved time and
again that the quality of healthcare services via remote healthcare is as good
as the on presence consultation, apart from those in some specialist section
like the ICU and mental healthcare telemedicine delivers better and superior
product, with much better outcomes & the level of patient satisfaction
Demand of
the Patients – Consumers now want telemedicine as its easily available and
cheaper healthcare service. The patients, their near and dear ones apart from
their families prefer not to travel whenever the patient needs medical care as
travelling can be stressed for patients and his family.
Delivery Mechanism:
Internet-based electronic-healthcare
service sites provide direct availability of doctors and services to the
consumer over the Internet. Peer to peer connections with the
high speed private network is used by the clinics and hospitals. These
clinics/hospitals deliver and outsource their services to medical service
providers which includes stroke assessment, mental health, radiology and
intensive care services.
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