Archive for December 15th, 2010
The aim of science and technology is to make our lives comfortable and happy. In recent years there has been tremendous advancement in the filed of communication technology and web technology. New technological innovations have completely changed the way we communicate and interact. One important development in the filed of future technology is of course telemedicine. When medical information is transferred or shared through audio visual media tools for the purpose consultation and sometimes to carry out remote medical procedures or diagnosis.

Telemedicine is just another form of using technology innovations to prolong and save human lives. It can simply be two doctors discussing a difficult case on the phone or even real medical consultation and diagnosis carried out across nations using complicated satellite communications technology. The objective is to deliver clinical care to remote and isolated communities using latest developments in information technology.
Telemedicine is beneficial particularly for people living in remote places where normal healthcare facilities are not available. Imagine a village in remote Africa or Scottish highlands cut away from rest of the world due to heavy snowfall or war; people in such locations can also get access to best health care professionals and specialists through telephone, video conferencing and other methods.
Telemedicine facilities can also be used by general medical practitioners to consult specialists to carry out a difficult diagnosis. Telemedicine also reduces cost of health care considerably. Moreover in times of emergency it can save lives by allowing for medical care to be delivered instantly. No time need be wasted trying to travel to far away locations for medical treatment.