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| − | Telemedicine(TM) or Telehealth is the use of telecommunication technologies to deliver medical care remotely. Example of telemedicine are electronic visits or e-visits such as telephonic visits and Audio-Video Televisits. It can improve patient health by improved access to health care services and can also reduce health-care costs. As TM applications continue to evolve it is important to understand the impact TM might have on patients, healthcare professionals and the organisation of care. | + | [[Telemedicine(TM)|Telemedicine]] or Telehealth is the use of telecommunication technologies to deliver medical care remotely. Example of telemedicine are electronic visits or e-visits such as telephonic visits and Audio-Video Televisits. It can improve patient health by improved access to health care services and can also reduce health-care costs. As TM applications continue to evolve it is important to understand the impact TM might have on patients, healthcare professionals and the organisation of care. |
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Revision as of 16:19, 16 October 2015
This is a summary of the systematic review article published in Cochrane database of Systematic Reviews named "Interactive telemedicine: effects on professional practice and health care outcomes" by Flodgren et al[1]
Background
Telemedicine or Telehealth is the use of telecommunication technologies to deliver medical care remotely. Example of telemedicine are electronic visits or e-visits such as telephonic visits and Audio-Video Televisits. It can improve patient health by improved access to health care services and can also reduce health-care costs. As TM applications continue to evolve it is important to understand the impact TM might have on patients, healthcare professionals and the organisation of care.
References
- ↑ Flodgren G, Rachas A, Farmer AJ, Inzitari M, Shepperd S. Interactive telemedicine: effects on professional practice and health care outcomes. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2015, Issue 9. Art. No.: CD002098. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD002098.pub2.
