Telemedicine is a subset of telehealth. It refers to practicing patient care via a digital platform instead of the provider and patient being physically together. Generally, this is a video visit via a device that connects to the internet such as a computer, tablet, or smartphone.
There are a number of benefits to using telemedicine:
While there are certainly benefits of telemedicine, there are some possible cons that should be considered:
Now that we’ve weighed the pros and cons, you can decide for yourself whether telemedicine is appropriate for your practice.
Learn more in this webinar replay: Leveraging Telemedicine for Concussion Care.
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