Advantages and disadvantages of a high-tech medicine
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Telemedicine, as discussed in the preceding article, is a popular tool nowadays. This resulted in social progress by bridging the digital gap and, as a result, giving access to expensive research. The World Health Organization defines telemedicine as the delivery of health care services by health professionals utilizing information and communication technology where distance is an issue. These technologies enable the storage, analysis, and processing of patient data, as well as the establishment of a base from which access may be enabled. This has evolved into a supplemental tool for physicians who, at times like these, are unable to keep up with the volume of work. In this post, we will discuss some of the benefits and drawbacks of this new instrument in the field.
- Firstly, communication is more efficient and speedier between patients and physicians, as well as between doctors from other industries.
- Along with this benefit, there is also better accessibility for people who are unable to go to a hospital or who believe the prices are prohibitively expensive.
- Telemedicine facilitates the interchange of data and solutions inside the healthcare sector, which encourages inter-consultations to define the diagnosis with viewpoints from other sectors.
- One of the most significant advantages is that it may help patients maintain relationships regardless of location. This improves the quality of life for people who are at high risk since they are not exposed to the challenges of the outside world.
On the other side, there are certain drawbacks of using telemedicine.
- High development expenditures for AI software and technical solutions to aid in these consultations.
- Internet access: not all patients have access to a reliable Internet connection.
- Personal information and database leaks, as well as noncompliance with regulations: Europe is currently governed by the GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation), which puts on trial rules for data protection, because the Web exposes people to cybercrime.
- Comparison of face-to-face and virtual consultations: In many circumstances, such as major wounds, it is more efficient for the doctor to observe what is being treated in person.
Remote medicine and the benefits it delivers will surely transform this business. Artificial intelligence is already being used at a number of hospitals in Latin America, including “Los Ceibos” and “Quito Sur” in Ecuador, as well as in Europe, including Hospital Ramón y Cajal in Madrid and Hospital de Sant Pau in Barcelona. These are simply a few examples of successful artificial intelligence use in medicine.
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