reviewCureusMar 12, 2024DIAMOND OA

A Comprehensive Review on Exploring the Impact of Telemedicine on Healthcare Accessibility

Datta Meghe Institute of Medical Sciences

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Abstract

Telemedicine has emerged as a transformative force in healthcare delivery, particularly in improving healthcare accessibility. This comprehensive review examines the impact of telemedicine on healthcare accessibility, exploring its ability to overcome geographical, financial, sociocultural, and infrastructural barriers to healthcare access. Through remote consultations, monitoring, and diagnosis facilitated by technology, telemedicine extends healthcare reach to remote and underserved areas while enhancing temporal accessibility with round-the-clock availability. By streamlining healthcare delivery systems, telemedicine reduces costs and promotes efficiency, ultimately fostering health equity and improving…

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246
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100%
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Keywords
  • Telemedicine
  • Health care
  • Business
  • Equity (law)
  • Healthcare delivery
  • Transformative learning
  • Knowledge management
  • Process management
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