The effect of telemedicine on healthcare delivery is the practice problem I have selected to investigate for this course. Telemedicine, commonly referred to as telehealth, is the practice of providing healthcare services remotely through the use of communication technology (Baum et al., 2021). Telemedicine has arisen as a viable way to get around geographic limitations, increase patient access to healthcare, and improve overall healthcare delivery because of the always changing nature of technology and its growing integration into different facets of our lives.
The potential for telemedicine to revolutionize the healthcare sector is what led to the choice of this subject. As a society, we must deal with issues like the rising cost of healthcare,
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Medical practitioners may interact with patients, diagnose diseases, and suggest treatment methods without having to travel great distances using communications technologies (Bashshur et al., 2020). This vastly enhances access to healthcare services, especially for people living in remote or rural areas where there may not be many medical facilities. Additionally, telemedicine can improve healthcare delivery effectiveness, shorten wait times, and ease overcrowding in medical institutions (Bashshur et al., 2020). Healthcare professionals can organize their calendars and devote more time and assets to patients who need in-person care for complex medical concerns by providing remote consultations, regular medical examinations, and follow-up appointments via telemedicine. Finally, examining how telemedicine affects healthcare delivery will reveal potential issues and places for development (Bashshur et al., 2020). To guarantee successful integration into current healthcare systems, concerns like data security, regulatory compliance, and providing equal access to telemedicine services must be properly …show more content…
An in-depth analysis of the benefits and drawbacks of telemedicine will enable us to steer towards a future in which it assumes a prominent role in enhancing healthcare accessibility and delivery. As a result, this integrative transformation has the potential to spur considerable improvements in patient outcomes, enabling a healthcare system that runs with increased efficiency and equal chances for all people seeking medical care.
References
Bashshur, R. L., Doarn, C. R., Frenk, J., Kvedar, J. C., & Woolliscroft, J. O. (2020). Telemedicine and the COVID-19 Pandemic, lessons for the future. Telemedicine Journal and E-health, 26(5), 571–573. https://doi.org/10.1089/tmj.2020.29040.rb
Baum, A., Kaboli, P. J., & Schwartz, M. W. (2021). Reduced In-Person and increased telehealth outpatient visits during the COVID-19 pandemic. Annals of Internal Medicine, 174(1), 129–131. https://doi.org/10.7326/m20-3026
Zhou, X., Snoswell, C. L., Harding, L., Bambling, M., Edirippulige, S., Bai, X., & Smith, A. C. (2020). The Role of Telehealth in Reducing the Mental Health Burden from COVID-19. Telemedicine Journal and E-health, 26(4), 377–379.