What is Telemedicine and How Does It Work?
In “Telemedicine”, the word ‘tele’ derives from the Greek, which means ‘at a distance’; hence, clearly, telemedicine can be described as the ‘medicine at a distance’. Moreover, it involves the whole range of medical activities which includes diagnosis, treatment, continuing education of healthcare providers as well as consumers, and research activities. Telemedicine is a healthcare delivery system that provides a platform where the doctor-patient interactions take place through telecommunication medium i.e. via two-way Audio-Visual platforms. Telemedicine is a tool that enables the patient, who is present in distant or rural areas, to have an access to the specialist physician for their treatment and for the prevention of disease. In addition, doctors can study patient’s Investigation reports like vitals and diagnostics reports and can provide treatment plans despite the geographic separation. Telemedicine services has proven its importance by addressing a...