TELEMEDICINE AND ITS FUTURE PROSPECTS: A COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW

Abstract

Telemedicine, Recent breakthroughs in communication technology and a global trend toward digitization have spurred an unparalleled surge in the use of technology to provide healthcare services remotely. In primary care, telemedicine typically takes the form of phone discussions between the patient and the doctor regarding non-emergency medical issues that don't need to be seen in person. When in-person consultation is required, telemedicine enhances rather than replaces it. Right now, the true value of telemedicine is in the convenience it provides to both patients and providers by eliminating the need for in-person visits in order to receive medical advice or treatment. Additionally, it is less expensive than waiting to see a physician or other healthcare professional. After a doctor's office closes, telemedicine can assist with choosing critical calls as well. When it comes to monitoring patients with long-term conditions like diabetes, hypertension, or high cholesterol, it is extremely beneficial. The ease of telemedicine can be advantageous for those who don't have an urgent medical issue but still need assistance with lifestyle changes, medication refills, dose adjustments, or even just getting access to support groups. The ability to schedule telemedicine consultations in addition to necessary laboratory tests or vital sign monitoring is a convenient feature. Physicians have actually been using telemedicine for a long time, just not under this label. Although this is true, using broadband internet technology has reduced the cost of audio and video calls and opened them up to a larger segment of the population, making them a viable replacement for the traditional system. This article offers a thorough analysis of telemedicine, including its historical foundations, present uses, difficulties, and potential future developments.