Affiliation:
1. Faculty of Medical Sciences, Lebanese University, Beirut, LEBANON
2. Medical Learning Skills Academy-Labanon, Beirut, LEBANON
3. Lebanese American University, Beirut, LEBANON
Abstract
Telemedicine is the practice of medicine virtually, by means of newly developed technology, such as computers, phones, and videos, to provide different healthcare services including diagnosis, monitoring, and consultations, mainly for patients who cannot be physically presented in the clinics and hospitals. However, there are several obstacles, that inhibit the globally widespread diffusion of telemedicine specifically in low-income countries.