Telemedicine is the provision of healthcare-related services that can be provided online by interface via the computer or a desktop setting. The pandemic of 2019 has proved and emphasized that there’s scope for an interaction between the patients and clinicians in a variety of settings such as at-home or remote areas. Time and the cost of the treatment don’t necessarily mean there’s a loss of option! This healthcare can be much more effective, organised and available. Preventive treatment can finally be made accessible as a long term treatment!
Its has an abundance of utilities; from online patient consultations, remote control, telehealth nursing, to remote physical and psychiatry rehabilitation. It comes with its benefits: better healthcare choices thanks to diversity, improvement in the quality and performance of emergency services, reduction in the diagnosis time, and a cost-efficient role for doctors and patients by reducing the travel expenses that clinical procedures come with before it can be optimised by the power of telemedicine! Hospitals are now open to the idea of an online video conference-call where doctors can hold appointments. These can also be used as an alternative to the in-person visits when it is not a requirement per se. Although there must be enough knowledge and security on how data and technology must work effectively. This can present itself as a favourable option in countries where healthcare facilities are scarce and unavailable. The AI systems can be a bit tricky and not a sustainable option in the long-term as research has given us mixed results! A nursing calling-unit, is staffed by nurses who can answer questions pertaining to advice on at-home treatment.
Telemedicine can also control the spread of infectious diseases, better mental health counselling, lifestyle support, elderly care, recovery after a natural disaster, and manage severe rehabilitating chronic conditions!
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