Telemedicine allows health care specialists to diagnose or treat their patients remotely using telecommunication and information technology equipmets. A health expert does not need to be with his/her patients to give treatment, don’t be surprised, technology is beyond our imagination. This is just the tip of an iceberg. Technology has a lot to offer. Adoption of telemedicine would be very helpful. If telemedicine is adopted, there are lots of risk which telemedicine might prevent. Risks like road accident, a patient trying to get to hospital for care might occur in an accident. Adoption of telemedicine will be very helpful in rural areas as well as the urban areas, and to those who lack heath care services.
Advantage of Telemedicine
- Rural areas will have access to health care
- Reduces mortality rates
- Less costly
- Many patients feel uncomfortable going to hospitals
- Eliminates the chance of spreading disease to other patients
Disadvantages of Telemedicine
- Some still prefer face to face interaction
- Poor internet connection might lead to difficulties connecting the virtual communication
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