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Telemedicine: emerging opportunities and future trends
1University Pathologists Laboratory, State University of New York Health Science Center, Syracuse, USA.
Clinical Laboratory Management Review : Official Publication of the Clinical Laboratory Management Association
|August 5, 1998
Summary
Telemedicine improves healthcare access by overcoming geographical and resource limitations. This technology offers interactive patient evaluation and management, becoming an essential standard of care.
Area of Science:
- Health Informatics
- Medical Technology
- Telehealth
Background:
- Limited healthcare access in remote areas and developing countries due to distance and resource constraints.
- Declining reimbursement rates impact the availability of specialized and high-tech medical services.
- Compromised healthcare quality due to reliance on limited personnel, outdated technology, and facilities.
Purpose of the Study:
- To present telemedicine as a viable solution to healthcare access challenges.
- To highlight the role of the internet in expanding healthcare resources.
- To discuss the evolving role of telemedicine in medical practice.
Main Methods:
- Conceptual analysis of telemedicine's potential to address healthcare disparities.
- Exploration of the internet as a platform for healthcare information dissemination.
- Discussion of technological advancements in hardware and software.
Main Results:
- Telemedicine offers interactive patient evaluation and management, overcoming geographical barriers.
- Improving and affordable computer technology facilitates wider adoption of telemedicine.
- The internet provides access to extensive health information and resources.
Conclusions:
- Telemedicine is an acceptable standard of practice, enhancing healthcare delivery.
- The internet serves as a crucial resource for underserved populations.
- Continued technological development will further integrate telemedicine into healthcare systems.