Telemedicine is a communication technology to provide and support healthcare when distance separates the patients. It has a variety of applications in patient care, education, research and public health. This article outlines the importance of implementing telemedicine in primary care. Rapid advances in telehealth development and adoption are increasing the spectrum of information and communication technologies that can be applied not only to individual patient care but more broadly to population health as well.
Telemedicine has the potential to bridge this distance and facilitate healthcare in the remote areas. Telemedicine Telemedicine is the use of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) for the delivery of healthcare. It has the potential to make a major contribution to improving access to health services while containing costs. Utilizing suitable technologies can enhance…
