What is Telemedicine?

Telemedicine is the remote delivery of healthcare services, such as health assessments or consultations, over the telecommunications infrastructure. It allows health care professionals to evaluate, diagnose and treat patients at a distance using telecommunications technology.

DOWNLOAD

Benefits

Using telemedicine as an alternative to clinic visits has a host of benefits for patients. Patients enjoy:

Save travelling time
Save waiting time at hospitals or clinics
Enjoy video consultation with registered doctors, anytime and anywhere
Obtain timely medical advice and second opinion
Reduce the risk of cross-infection

Suitable Conditions

Common Illnesses

Fever
Cough, sore throat or laryngitis
Diarrhoea / Vomiting
Flu / Cold
Sinusitis
Rash and skin conditions
Cold sores
Headache
Giddiness / Dizziness
Red eye

Chronic Conditions

Diabetes
Hypertension
Hyperlipidemia
Other secondary diseaseswhich may arise from thechronic disease conditionsmentioned the above (e.g.Ischemic Disease, PeripheralArtery Disease etc.)

For conditions that are not listed above, the doctor will assess your history, current symptoms and any other available documents to determine if your condition is suitable for a video consultation.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Is telemedicine safe?

Yes. When used under the right conditions and for appropriate cases, telemedicine has been shown to be as safe and effective as in-person care. Of course, not every condition is conducive to treatment via video visits, so providers must use good judgement when leveraging this channel for healthcare delivery.

What are the right type of visits for telemedicine?

Most minor, urgent care issues that don’t require a physical examination review of test, lab, or imaging results. counseling services and specialist referrals medication discussion, adjustments, or refills treatment plan discussions.

Is the quality of care the same as an in-person visit?

The quality of telemedicine as a method of healthcare delivery is confirmed by decades of research and demonstrations. Video visits have been found to be a safe, cost-effective and convenient way to provide healthcare services. Not all cases are appropriate for remote care.