The Impact of Telemedicine on Healthcare Delivery: A Comprehensive Review

Guochang Li and Xiaoqun Zhang

Medicine Insights, 2024, vol. 1, issue 5, 1-6

Abstract: The rapid advancement of information technology has brought significant transformations to various industries, and healthcare is no exception. One of the most prominent changes in recent years is the emergence and growth of telemedicine. This comprehensive review aims to explore the impact of telemedicine on healthcare delivery, highlighting its benefits, challenges, and future directions. Telemedicine has not only changed the way healthcare services are delivered but also how patients and providers interact. The ability to access healthcare remotely has brought about a paradigm shift, making healthcare more accessible and efficient. This review discusses the various aspects of telemedicine, including its history, benefits in improving healthcare accessibility and reducing costs, challenges related to technology, legal, and ethical issues, and future directions for its development.

Keywords: Telemedicine; Healthcare delivery; Accessibility; Cost reduction (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024
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