Question

Where are some unique places that telemedicine could be implemented that may reduce the cost of health care implementation and increase the patient satisfaction of care?

Answer 1

Telemedicine is exchange of medical information between patient and health care provider. It allows patient to communicate with doctor when patient cannot physically be present in hospital.

Here are some places where telemedicine can be used

1. In rural setting.
2. Lack of transport.
3. Lack of funding.
4. Lack of staff .
5. It can be used in distance education.
6. Group of people can be educated at once.
7. Assistance by another doctor during any procedure.
8. In pandemic situation when patient cannot reach hospital.
9. In natural or man made calamities.