Healthcare Technology system
Telemedicine vs. Traditional Medicine
Telemedicine can be extremely beneficial for people living in isolated regions and is currently being applied in virtually all medical domains. To address major health issues related to affordability, access and quality care healthcare providers need to consider telemedicine as reliable option when access to traditional medicine can be difficult and out of reach.
Discuss how telemedicine differs from the traditional medicine and what technologies or infrastructure would be necessary for the successful practice of telemedicine.
Legal and Ethical Issues in Telemedicine
Healthcare providers must consider legal and ethical issues that when planning, designing and implementing telemedicine. Key issues that must be considered such as patient confidentiality, privacy, data security and transmission, and outlines key points for practice.
Discuss legal and ethical issues in telemedicine.