Telemedicine: recent developments and future applications.
Telemedicine, or the delivery of health care from a distance, is an exciting field that has undergone rapid advancements over the past three decades. Previous studies have demonstrated that telemedicine can effectively assist in patient care. However, cost issues and the lack of resources to sustain telemedicine systems have previously limited the use of this technology. Herein, we explore the development, current applications, and future of telemedicine.
The Comprehensive Kidney Stone Center, Department of Surgery, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, North Carolina 27710, USA.
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D000703:Analog-Digital Conversion; D049673:History, 20th Century; D049674:History, 21st Century; D006801:Humans; D007091:Image Processing, Computer-Assisted; D019114:Remote Consultation; D017216:Telemedicine / Q000266:history / Q000639:trends*; D014741:Video Recording