Question

Covid-19 has significantly changed the telemedicine landscape. Telemedicine was originally designed for patients in under-served areas to receive specialty care from physicians via video conferencing. A nurse is generally in the room with the patient to support the physician on camera. Since Covid-19 has required social distancing, physicians have been granted permission to care for their patients from home using telemedicine.

What do you think are the pros and cons to telemedicine?

Answer 1

QUESTION : WHAT DO YOU THINK ARE THE PROS AND CONS TO TELEMEDICINE ?

PROS OF TELEMEDICINE

• HELPS RURAL AREAS
• CUTS COST FOR PATIENTS AND PROVIDERS
• REDUCES SPREAD OF ILLNESS
• EASY FOLLOW UP
• TIME SAVINGS
• CONVENIENCE
• REDUCES CANCELLATIONS AND NO/SHOWS.

CONS OF TELEMEDICINE

ONE OF THE MAIN DISADVANTAGES IS AVAILABILITY AND COST YOU MAY NOT ACCESS TO TELEMEDICINE SERVICES FOR THE PROVIDER, IT CAN BE EXPENSIVE TO SETUP AND MAINTAIN. THOUGH A GREAT AND WORTHY SERVICE, TELEMEDICINE MAY BE TWO COSTLY FOR SMALLER HEALTHCARE FACILITY.