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Telemedicine is cost effective as patients reduce their visits to hospitals. A hospital visit will involve travelling, and having to wait in lines for long hours, but using telemedicine a patient can record their symptoms and forward them to the healthcare professional. The patient will then continue with their daily routine as they await the response from the professional. There is also increased efficiency as there is better management especially for chronic diseases. Using telemedicine patients do not have to be admitted in hospitals and this reduces their medical expenses.
Research has shown that there is no difference in the quality of care patient receive using telemedicine. The quality is the same as that provided in hospital consultations. There are some cases that telemedicine is able to provide superior quality of care. Patients suffering of mental problems and patients requiring ICU care have reported that telemedicine provides them with greater care and more satisfaction.
There has been an increasing demand for telemedicine by patients. This is mainly because patients benefit the most from telemedicine. Telemedicine also benefits the patient's family and community. Patients also prefer telemedicine as it reduces the patient's travel and stress related to travelling. Various studies have been conducted on telemedicine and all these studies indicate that telemedicine provides greater support and satisfaction to patients. This has resulted in increased demand for telemedicine by other patients. Patients get access to a specialist whom they would not have managed to see had they visited the hospital.
Conclusion
Telemedicine is a growing technology in the provision of healthcare. The various advancements of technology have promoted its effect and reach within the community. Majority of research conducted, has indicated that telemedicine has better outcomes when it comes to providing care and support especially for patients suffering from...
Combining standard care and providing reminders to the patients, telemedicine has achieved tremendous positive results in the management and monitoring of patients. Patients are also educated using technological devices on how to manage their conditions, and how to live a healthy life style. Telemedicine offers opportunities that can address the issues of cost containment, enhancement of healthcare quality, and access to healthcare.
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