Health care professionals diagnose, evaluate, and prescribe treatments for patients using telecom technology. In the past decade, the approach has seen some striking evolution and is soon set to become another part of the Indian health care infrastructure. Telecom health care increases patient engagement and becomes more accessible to people. It is also cost-effective, and information sharing becomes extremely simple.
Virtual Consultations A video-conference is conducted between the patient and the doctor to discuss health issues. While every illness cannot be addressed virtually video calls can convey the goals of the treatment and the potential expectations from treatment plans. Besides, virtual conferencing can easily address mental health issues, putting the patient at ease.
Telephonic Consultations Management of long-term conditions such as depression and diabetes are supported through telephonic consultations. At least one face-to-face consultation over a length of a period followed by regular telephonic conversations can help confirm the diagnosis and treatment plan.