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Caroline V.
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Potential disadvantages of virtual health care
Telemedicine has been a hard sell in some areas.
- Many rural clinics and community hospitals fear that their already inadequate medical staffing and the revenues generated from on-site procedures will be further diminished by remote medicine.
- Old and poor patients who may need care the most can't afford smartphones or broadband connectivity.
- Until recently, many people were unaware that the service existed, while others didn't trust an anonymous doctor.
- Many people want to be in the physical presence of their physicians, believing the quality of virtual care is inferior.
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What is telehealth? How technology is improving the future of medicine
Telehealth provides access to medical care over the internet and can result in faster treatment and less patient stress. Here's what you should know.
Telehealth
Medical services are always going to be at high demand, no matter the area or the circumstances. One way to ensure that people have faster access to medical services, especially in times of crisis,...
Telehealth services
Among the most known telehealth services:
- patient portal: you have the possibility to keep track of your health record while being able to communicate securely with your
doctor - virtual doctor appointments: extremely useful for persons who do not need an in-person physical examination
- store and forward: this kind of service enables the electronic transmission of medical documents
- remote patient monitoring: it allows your doctor to monitor your health from the comfort of your home by using wearable devices
- mobile health: through mobile health applications, you can keep better track of your health.
Telehealth and its benefits
Among the benefits of the telehealth:
- better access to medical care: especially for individuals with mobility issues or living far from a doctor
- improves care quality
- reduces care cost: you do not need to travel anymore
- increases patient's satisfaction: especially by saving time.
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