Telehealth: The Future of Healthcare
Telehealth is the use of electronic information and telecommunications technologies to provide and support health care services at a distance. It includes a wide range of services, such as video conferencing, email, and phone calls. Telehealth can be used to provide a variety of services, including: Primary care Mental health care Chronic disease management Specialty care Urgent care Rehabilitation Education Research Telehealth has a number of benefits for both patients and providers. For patients, telehealth can make it easier to access care, especially for those who live in rural areas or have difficulty getting to a doctor's office. Telehealth can also be more convenient and affordable than traditional in-person care. For providers, telehealth can save time and money, and it can help them reach more patients. Telehealth has been shown to be effective in a variety of settings. For example, a study of patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) found that tho...