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Chapter-64 Telemedicine and Cardiology in India

BOOK TITLE: Textbook of Cardiology (A Clinical & Historical Perspective)

Author
1. Prasad SG
2. Raju PK
ISBN
9789350900819
DOI
10.5005/jp/books/12259_64
Edition
1/e
Publishing Year
2013
Pages
14
Author Affiliations
1. CARE Foundation, Hyderabad, Telangana, India, Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India, CARE Hospitals, Hyderabad, Telangana, India
2. Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India
Chapter keywords
communication technology, healthcare delivery systems, telemedicine, networked patients, paramedics, medical professionals

Abstract

The advances made in communication technology have made it possible to have effective healthcare delivery systems through telemedicine. Telemedicine has made it possible to have patients networked always irrespective of their location. This has in fact also led to remote monitoring and diagnosis for patients with various disease conditions which include even patients with implantable devices. An invaluable advantage of telemedicine by having networked patients is the availability of timely diagnosis. Telemedicine also ensures an increase in the general awareness of good health across the region due to the availability of specialist opinions. Our initiatives have also brought into realization that the same network link serves as an excellent method for training of paramedics and nurses and in keeping medical professionals at remote centers updated with the latest advances in medical sciences through continuous medical education programs.

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