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Telehealth Technology: Not Only A Pandemic Mainstream But The Future Of Healthcare
Telemedicine services are a breakthrough for health services. Since the start of the pandemic in 2020, we have witnessed a significant increase in the use of telemedicine technology and its rapid evolution due to technological advancements and pandemic realities. Telemedicine aims to connect the patient with the doctor regardless of distance, which has become a major advantage during lingering quarantines. This is achieved thanks to the adoption of telecommunication technologies and the widespread use of smartphones. The stats speak for themselves. According to Statista, the global telemedicine market in 2019 was valued at about $50 billion. The same study estimates that within the next decade, the market will reach nearly $460 billion in value. Telemedicine works using advanced technologies and devices to provide remote care by implementing remote clinical services. In a nutshell, healthcare providers leverage software to exchange sensitive medical information, conduct e-visits, make diagnoses, provide treatment, monitor vitals, prescribe medications or even prevent diseases.
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Telemedicine services are a major development in healthcare that has gained significant momentum since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. This is due to the increasing use of telecommunication technologies, especially smartphones, and the recognition of the need for remote medical services. According to a Statista report, the global telemedicine market was valued at $50 billion in 2019 and is estimated to reach nearly $460 billion by the next decade. Telemedicine allows patients and healthcare providers to interact and exchange medical information, conduct virtual visits, provide diagnoses and treatments, monitor vitals, and prescribe medications, all from a distance. The use of telemedicine technology is revolutionizing the delivery of healthcare and has become a critical aspect of modern medicine.
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