Affiliation:
1. University of Massachusetts - Lowell, USA
Abstract
Telemedicine has been implemented in both public and private health services and has shown a potential to improve healthcare industry. Many governments are boosting telemedicine applications through regulations to reap the benefits. The purpose of this article is to investigate the current situation revolving around telehealth and more precisely, telemedicine. This is accomplished by supplying a brief history of the technology as it has evolved. Then, an analysis of the benefits of telemedicine and its opportunities for growth. Next, the current issues and limitations of telemedicine will be examined. Finally, there is a final discussion on the future of telemedicine with some currently developing applications and conclusion.
Subject
General Earth and Planetary Sciences,General Environmental Science
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