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The practice of providing healthcare remotely through video chat is known as Telemedicine. For patients and medical professionals alike, telemedicine has several advantages.
Primary care consultations, physical therapy, and even some emergency services are among the many types of care that can be accessed through telemedicine services.
Using electronic devices like computers and mobile phones. Some healthcare providers, prefer to deliver care via phone or email messaging. Many people combine telemedicine with their regular doctor. Others have access to virtual care through a specific telemedicine app.
Telemedicine allows doctors and patients to:
- Determine whether a patient needs in-person treatment
- Provide specific medical care, such as mental health treatment and evaluations for minor infections
- Write or renew prescriptions
- Provide specific therapy options, such as speech and physical therapy.
Telemedicine can be helpful when a patient must maintain a physical distance from the healthcare provider or cannot physically visit the facility.
A variety of medical disorders can be treated through telemedicine. It is most effective when a patient visits a reputable doctor for care and is as specific as possible about their symptoms.
Additional advantages of telemedicine include:
- Lower costs:Â According to certain study, telemedicine users spend less time in the hospital, which results in cost savings.
- Preventive care:Â People may find it simpler to access preventive care that enhances their long-term health thanks to telemedicine. This is especially true for those who face geographical or financial obstacles to receiving high-quality care. For instance, preventive telemedicine enhanced health outcomes, according to a 2012 study of adults with coronary artery disease.
- Convenience:Â People can get care through telemedicine in the convenience and privacy of their own homes. This can relieve someone of the need to plan daycare or take time off from work.
- Slowing the spread of infection: Visit to the doctor’s office frequently include being in close proximity to persons who may be ill. This can be especially deadly for those with underlying medical issues or compromised immune systems. Telemedicine eliminates the possibility of contracting an infection while visiting the doctor.