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Telemedicine: issues and implications.

Gurmak Singh1, John O'Donoghue, Chia Kee Soon

  • 1Wolverhampton Business School, University of Wolverhampton, Telford Campus, Telford, TF2 9NT, UK. g.singh@wlv.ac.uk

Technology and Health Care : Official Journal of the European Society for Engineering and Medicine
|February 16, 2002
PubMed
Summary

Telemedicine, the use of telecommunications technology in healthcare, has evolved significantly since 1964. Its growing adoption across medical specialties is reshaping healthcare delivery and impacting patients and society.

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Area of Science:

  • Medical Informatics
  • Health Services Research
  • Digital Health

Background:

  • Telemedicine applications in medical education date back to 1964.
  • Recent years show an explosion of interest and use of telecommunications technology in healthcare.
  • Telemedicine adoption is rapidly increasing across diverse medical specialties.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the historical development and current applications of telemedicine.
  • To analyze the impact of telemedicine on the healthcare industry structure.
  • To explore the influence of telemedicine on healthcare providers, patients, and society.

Main Methods:

  • Historical review of telemedicine literature and applications.
  • Analysis of current trends in telecommunications technology adoption in healthcare.

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  • Examination of the structural and managerial changes within healthcare due to telemedicine.

    • Main Results:

    • Telemedicine has expanded from medical education to numerous specialties like dermatology, oncology, radiology, surgery, cardiology, psychiatry, and home health care.
    • The increasing use of telecommunications technology has driven significant growth in telemedicine.
    • Telemedicine is actively altering healthcare industry structures and provider management.

    Conclusions:

    • Telemedicine's evolution signifies a major shift in healthcare delivery.
    • The widespread integration of telemedicine is poised to profoundly impact patients and society.
    • Continued exploration of telemedicine's potential is crucial for future healthcare advancements.