Application of Telemedicine in the Healthcare Sector

 

Telemedicine is a potential tool that significantly improves patient engagement and makes healthcare more affordable and accessible. Telemedicine first appeared in the late 1950s, and as tele-communication technology has advanced over the years, it has undergone constant change. Telemedicine has a wide range of uses.

It can be difficult and expensive to constantly visit hospitals for minor needs. This becomes challenging for these people to travel so far to see the doctors if they live a long way from the hospital. Additionally, people are forced to follow social distancing and have less interaction with one another in the COVID-19 pandemic era. Breaking these rules puts you at risk and makes the coronavirus more likely to spread. Patients at Corona are continuously under the care of doctors. Their own lives are now in grave danger as a result of this. The best method for lowering the likelihood of viruses spreading to one another has been telemedicine.

According to a report by BIS Research, the global telemedicine market is anticipated to grow to a value of about $123 billion by the end of the next year, 2030.

HOW DOES TELEMEDICINE WORK?

The term "telemedicine" is derived from Latin and Greek. The words "Tele" and "Mederi," which together denote distance and healing, respectively, are of Greek and Latin origin. It was an experiment that many people considered. The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic is one of the main factors that led to this experiment becoming a reality today. Doctors can communicate with patients and interact with them less physically by using telemedicine. In this, medical professionals transmit the necessary data in real time from their computer screen to the patient's computer screen. The patients' lives have been made easier by this technology. They are no longer required to wait in the lengthy lines for their appointments as of right now. Instead, they can use telemedicine applications to connect to any of the doctors from the comfort of their own home. The most winners are those who reside in rural areas. They no longer need to leave their neighborhood to access top-notch medical care.

The deadly coronavirus is currently under attack worldwide. The global healthcare sector now has a valuable and highly effective asset in telemedicine. Instead of travelling to hospitals for treatment, people who have contracted the virus can use this technology to connect with a doctor. Because telemedicine offers such simple connectivity, the telemedicine market has begun to expand quickly in every nation. The  telemedicine market in India was estimated at Rs. 380.22 crores (roughly $5 billion) in 2019 and is projected to reach Rs. 1765.56 crores (roughly $23 billion) by the end of 2025, according to BIS research.

BENEFITS OF TELEMEDICINE TECHNOLOGY:

People can now benefit from telemedicine integration thanks to the constantly developing medical industry, which has made it possible. There is always the option to connect to a doctor via telemedicine to obtain the necessary information and treatments, so one does not need to visit the doctor frequently.

Advantages:

• Precise control over the coronavirus outbreak has been made possible thanks in large part to telemedicine. Because of this technology, patients are less physically attracted to the infection. Until there is an emergency scenario, people are no longer making frequent trips to the hospital.

• Better disease and scenario assessments are made possible by telemedicine. For instance, if one has developed an allergy, the doctor can look about one's home to acquire a better understanding of the condition.

• Enhancing family ties can be accomplished with the aid of telemedicine. The members of many families reside far apart. Therefore, by using this online platform, doctors can also communicate with other users who want to learn more about the patient's illness and take the necessary action.
• In comparison to going to the doctor's office, scheduling an appointment or interacting with a doctor is inexpensive. Saving money with telemedicine may be the best option.

• Telemedicine makes it possible for patients to see their doctor whenever they desire. Sudden discomfort and fever are common in newborn newborns. In such cases, one can call the doctor at midnight and request the necessary details as well as a prescription.

CONCLUSION:

The COVID-19 caused a sudden increase in demand for telemedicine technology. No one wants to go to the hospitals these days unless there is an emergency, so nobody goes there often. The best method of communicating with doctors and obtaining information without leaving your home is now possible thanks to telemedicine. By reducing the need for physical contact, it has decreased the likelihood that people will contract the virus.