Towards relevant and viable telehealth technologies
- Author:
Lourdes Marie S. Tejero
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Author Information
- Publication Type:Editorial
- Keywords: Technologies
- MeSH: Telemedicine
- From: Acta Medica Philippina 2024;58(1):4-
- CountryPhilippines
- Language:English
- Abstract: Disruption of the healthcare system was more pronounced in low- to middle-income countries than in developed countries during the period of the COVID-19 pandemic.1 A reduction of about a third of the patient cases was observed, especially for the mild to moderate conditions.2 Considering that non-severe cases are most amenable to remote management through telehealth, the latter was a popular alternative to going to a health facility. Among its benefits include connecting patients with health providers at their convenient time and place, avoiding exposure to infection, saving time, responding early to medical emergencies, providing e-prescriptions, accessing even remote areas, among others.
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