Telemedicine

Medical information is transferred via telephone, the Internet and/or other networks in order to provide medical advice, diagnosis, examinations or treatment and even medical procedures.

Benefits

• Low cost centered patient care
• Increasing the effectiveness of chronical diseases control
• Promoting a healthy lifestyle and self-care
• Increased efficiency in diagnosing patients
• Improving access to healthcare / medical treatment

Objectives

• Treating patients close to home
• Medical expertise available, irrespective of where the patient lives
• Improved medical decisions
• Ease in exchange of information
• Patient data security and privacy
• Avoiding redundant laboratory and medical tests
• Continuous training of medical personnel
• Appropriate usage of local and regional resources