Technology has burst into medicine: artificial intelligence and other digital tools have already proven their usefulness in this field. But, without a doubt, we cannot talk about medical technology without specifically talking about telemedicine.
A trend towards medical digitalization
The trend towards medical digitalization could already be seen coming. However, the situation we encountered during the pandemic made its progress take a considerable leap forward.
From unawareness to trend
The fact that it became necessary to reduce crowding made it necessary to carry out many consultations by telephone or video call. The previous lack of knowledge about telemedicine has given way to an understanding of its potential. Even so, there are still many challenges to be addressed gradually. Digitalization has been, in many cases, hasty, so it will have to be improved in the future.
A tool for decongesting health centers
Without a doubt, telemedicine has been a necessity rather than an option. It has played a key role in decongesting health centers.
Asynchronous telemedicine
But let’s not stop at the pandemic. Asynchronous telemedicine has become an excellent way to reduce waiting times, both in hospitals and primary care centers.
The possibility for doctors to have all the necessary data about their patients before they arrive at the practice facilitates their work and optimizes the clinical practice for all parties involved.
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If you want to implement this type of telemedicine in your center with a structured workflow for asynchronous medical visits, our digital health platform Alma HEALTH PLATFORM offers you the tools to collect the data that you need from your patients in an efficient and digitized way.
Telemedicine also represents advantages for patients
And one of them is the possibility to ask for the opinion of several professionals. The ease with which these consultations can be made – without having to miss work and without disrupting the day-to-day routine – also benefits the patient.
Obviously, not all pathologies can be treated telematically; however, there are many consultations and follow-up appointments that are easily resolved by these means.
A revelation for chronically ill patients
Likewise, telemedicine is a true revelation for chronic patients, who will be able to reduce their visits to the doctor. Revisions of medication, doubts resolution, periodic follow-up by the doctor… All can be done telematically. It will also be much easier to detect harmful habits as it will be easier to follow your day-to-day life.
For example? Perhaps a person with a digestive disease can share with his doctor the menus. In this way, the health professional will be able to warn the patient if he detects that something could be harmful to him. Telemedicine goes beyond medical care: it provides us with tools for prevention as well.
Multiple challenges on the horizon
But how can all this potential be harnessed? Although digitalization has already been implemented in medical centers, we cannot forget that the situation was sudden. So now that it is returning to normal, it will be time to fine-tune the details and select the most appropriate technologies.
At Alma Medical Imaging we have several technological solutions that can help you, among other things, to correctly apply telemedicine.
