Telemedicine is growing in popularity with
physicians and patients and has seen the expansion of services into different
medical specialities. Every medical service provider and specialist has the
potential to use telemedicine for data sharing, video consultations and remote
monitoring of patients.
It is incredibly useful for patients who
live in rural and sparsely populated areas in providing access to specialists
in various fields of medicine. This ensures that they get access to quality
healthcare at all times.
· Teleradiology
CT scans, X-rays and
other radiographic images can be sent from one location to the other. The
records of the patient can be sent in a secured manner to a qualified
radiologist at another location, so that the patient can get a good
consultation without having to wait long for diagnosis.
·
Telenursing
The use of information
technology and telecommunications have made it possible to provide nursing
services when a large physical distance exists between the nurse and the
patient.
·
Tele
Psychiatry
Videoconferencing can be
used to provide treatment to patients remotely. A wide range of services can be
offered to patients including assessment and diagnosis, educational clinical
programs, consultation between psychiatrists, medication management, and follow
up meetings.
·
Tele
Pharmacy
Pharmaceutical solutions
are provided to patients who may not have access to a pharmacist.
·
Telepathology
Telecommunication
technology is used to transfer pathology data for the purpose of diagnosis to
distant locations. The pathologist then selects the video images for analysis
and diagnosis.
·
Teleophthalmology
Ophthalmologists can make
use of technology to examine patient’s eyes and check the treatments given from
a distance.
·
Tele
Obstetrics
Prenatal care can be
provided by obstetricians from afar. This means that the recording of a baby’s
heart can be done at one facility and the report can be sent to the obstetrician
at another facility for diagnosis.
The benefits of telemedicine are not
limited to any specific medical specialities, as they are a great fit for any
kind of virtual medical care. Additionally, both private and government payers
are now reimbursing services provided via telemedicine, and it could be a great
additional source of revenue for providers.
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