Telemedicine: A Practical Approach

Telemedicine refers to the health care provided from a distance with the help of telecommunication and information technology. It is helpful in improving access to medical services in distant rural areas. It plays a significant role in saving lives in critical and emergency cases. Teleconferencing and videotelephony are the most common forms of telemedicine. Telepharmacy is a sub-field of telemedicine. It involves the delivery of pharmaceutical care to patients through information technolog...