What Are the Three Major Ways Telehealth Services Are Delivered?
Telemedicine is defined as the delivery of health services to patients remotely, with the help of technology. It enables text messaging, video, or phone appointments between patients and a healthcare provider, facilitating convenient and faster access to healthcare services. Virtual visits save patients the hassle of driving to a doctor’s clinic or a hospital and then sit for long hours in the waiting room, especially when one is sick. Providers can ask some basic screening questions over the phone and diagnose most common health conditions. Some benefits of virtual medical care include: 24/7 access to medical care Avoid the risk of catching new illnesses from going to a hospital or a clinic Eliminating the stress of having to worry about caring for a family member at home, while you’re away for the appointment Eliminating travel time Improved access to specialists Improved health outcomes On-demand physician options Patient-centred approach Reduced cost of care Skip waiting rooms The