FAQ

The advantages of telehealth for patients include:

• Direct accessibility to specialists.
• On-demand care.
• Eliminates travel costs to the clinic or hospital.
• Less waiting time.
• Lesser chance of risking exposure to other illnesses.
• Remote monitoring of vital signs.
• Convenient and cost effective service.
• Better management of patient’s medication.

Telemedicine refers to a sector of healthcare that uses telecommunication technology to assess and diagnose patients in the absence of a physical presence, i.e., virtual care. It is rapidly becoming an important channel for delivering seamless healthcare experiences.

Telemedicine allows medical professionals to consult patients through audio, video, chatting and conferencing to diagnose a patient via remote monitoring.

Telehealth technology is fairly easy to use. Anyone with basic knowledge of using an online app should be able to understand how to use a telehealth application.

Telemedicine is generally considered as a subset of telehealth. On the other hand, telehealth consists of other uses of telecommunication technology such as remote monitoring, electrical record monitoring(EMRs) and access to provider and patient information.

The advantages of telehealth for providers include:

• Lesser appointment cancellations, no-shows,etc.
• Generates additional revenue.
• Flexible schedule.
• Improved doctor-patient relationship and outcomes.
• Healthier work life balance.
• Lesser competition.

• Patients
• Providers
• The healthcare system

The advantages of telehealth for patients include:

• Direct accessibility to specialists.
• On-demand care.
• Eliminates travel costs to the clinic or hospital.
• Less waiting time.
• Lesser chance of risking exposure to other illnesses.
• Remote monitoring of vital signs.
• Convenient and cost effective service.
• Better management of patient’s medication.

Telemedicine refers to a sector of healthcare that uses telecommunication technology to assess and diagnose patients in the absence of a physical presence, i.e., virtual care. It is rapidly becoming an important channel for delivering seamless healthcare experiences.

Telemedicine allows medical professionals to consult patients through audio, video, chatting and conferencing to diagnose a patient via remote monitoring.

Telehealth technology is fairly easy to use. Anyone with basic knowledge of using an online app should be able to understand how to use a telehealth application.

Telemedicine is generally considered as a subset of telehealth. On the other hand, telehealth consists of other uses of telecommunication technology such as remote monitoring, electrical record monitoring(EMRs) and access to provider and patient information.

The advantages of telehealth for providers include:

• Lesser appointment cancellations, no-shows,etc.
• Generates additional revenue.
• Flexible schedule.
• Improved doctor-patient relationship and outcomes.
• Healthier work life balance.
• Lesser competition.

• Patients
• Providers
• The healthcare system