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How video calling is changing Telemedicine

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The presence of video technology and cloud technology has strongly influenced almost all industries worldwide, including the healthcare sector. 

The number of people using telemedicine has increased a lot. As per a report on telemedicine market size in India published in February 2022, since 2010, the market of telemedicine industry size in the country has observed a moderate gain and is anticipated to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 31 percent from 2020 to 2025.

Why is telemedicine a trend?

There are many factors that have a positive impact on the telemedicine industry. However, recently the covid-19 pandemic has become one of the main factors affecting the telemedicine industry. People are now more concerned about social distancing and avoid direct contact. Governments around the world have also taken many initiatives to provide healthcare to people remotely.

In addition, telemedicine has brought many benefits to people, including reduced costs, improved access to health care in underdeveloped regions, and improved patient morale. Furthermore, telemedicine has allowed people to make quick, life-saving actions. A patient can get immediate treatment for any problem without a costly and time-consuming hospital visit.

Modernization of treatment procedures

Remote treatment of health problems was a dream a few years ago, but now it is one of the most customized solutions. Medical procedures can now be easily performed using video conferencing and other features of telemedicine applications. These solutions have made it easy for both patients and doctors to have a conversation via laptop or mobile device. Now, most people have smartphones so video calling has become easy.

Participants can join voice calls and video conferences with a single click from their mobile phone by downloading the app. In addition, the doctor can review MRI, X-ray, and other reports with a few clicks. Doctors can also easily consult more experienced experts from around the world in case of any critical cases. There is no infrastructure required and everything is easily accessible via phone or computer.

What is the future of telemedicine in the coming years?

According to the data, the healthcare sector had slowed down a bit in the past. But due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the demand for telemedicine has accelerated. It has further led to increased investment in telemedicine. After the pandemic, healthcare providers are investing more in telemedicine and the telemedicine market is expected to grow by 15% more by the beginning of 2025. So now it is safe to say that the era of digitization is starting here and the future of telemedicine is great.

The substantial growth of telemedicine with each passing day

No matter what symptoms you’re dealing with, you’re just a call away. For this reason, many people use telemedicine. The convenience factor has encouraged people to use technology to talk to a doctor rather than taking appointments. Many people don’t even prefer to visit a clinic due to their fear and anxiety, which is why telemedicine is the best solution.

In just five years, the telemedicine market will take one-quarter of the healthcare IT market, which is a huge amount. Telemedicine will grow at a great rate because it offers a wide range of benefits. And in the next few years, it will reach a point where doctors at the clinic will struggle to find enough patients.

How technological advancements play a huge role in the growth of telemedicine

The role of technology is very crucial to the success of telemedicine. Without the help of video conferencing and other advanced features, telemedicine will struggle. Now, with the help of apps, doctors can see patients’ reports and be able to provide them with effective treatment options. There are so many apps that offer so many benefits to both patients and users.

However, many improvements are still in progress and these apps will add many more useful features for a better treatment device. In addition, there are many apps that will be available soon. Now smartphones come with better cameras and everyone has access to high-speed internet. All factors have helped the telemedicine industry to grow. With access to better and more advanced technology, patients can better communicate with doctors.

The future of telemedicine with technological development

Technological advancements such as AI (Artificial Intelligence) have had a huge impact on telemedicine and will have a huge impact on telemedicine in the future. At critical times, AI solutions can be used to interact with patients in an automated manner. AI-powered chatbots are integrated with all medical information such as symptom medications, treatments, conditions, etc. These features can be lifesavers when needed.

In addition, AI applications have the power to speed up the diagnostic process. For example, the FDA has approved the first artificial intelligence device that can detect eye problems by examining images of the retina. When quality photos are uploaded to the device, the device will begin to detect possible indications.

In addition to artificial intelligence, VR (Virtual Reality) technology is expected to take telemedicine to the next level. VR technology makes healthcare more efficient and convenient. With VR technology, people can see and talk to a healthcare professional through their computer or smartphone. This eliminates the need for actual doctor visits as people can see a doctor from the comfort of their own homes.

Conclusion

Rapid advances in technology drive every industry, but healthcare is truly the most exciting. The telemedicine industry is developing rapidly, but there are still many challenges. But telemedicine will surely overcome these challenges because it has so much to offer humanity. Telemedicine will help not only patients but also doctors in many ways.

 

karishma Verma

Content writer with a passion to write for a variety of niches to broaden my horizon as a professional writer.

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