{"id":2956,"date":"2015-03-05T06:00:24","date_gmt":"2015-03-05T14:00:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/propelbusinessworks.com\/?p=2956"},"modified":"2015-06-04T12:44:46","modified_gmt":"2015-06-04T19:44:46","slug":"medical-industry","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/propelbusinessworks.com\/case-study\/medical-industry\/","title":{"rendered":"What’s New in the Medical Industry?"},"content":{"rendered":"

The ability to communicate with our loved ones through real-time video via computer or even cell phone was once a futuristic concept. However, today many of us use Skype, Facetime, or Google Hangouts on a regular basis. From calling our family or friends, to catching a lecture, to watching a video podcast\u2026telecommunication has become a norm.<\/p>\n

Now, ask yourself: What are some other common tasks you wish telecommunication could be used for? How about doctors\u2019 appointments?<\/p>\n

Well, what if we told you that you really could visit your doctor from anywhere; at home, in another state or country, or even from work? The good news is that this has, in fact, become a reality.<\/p>\n

What is telemedicine?<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

The medical industry has adopted the concept of telecommunication as a means for medical professionals to see, consult, and diagnose patients. This form of medical services is referred to as \u201ctelemedicine,<\/span>\u201d or telehealth.<\/p>\n

Telemedicine<\/em> is defined by Wikipedia<\/a> as:<\/p>\n

\u2026the use of telecommunication and information technologies in order to provide clinical health care at a distance. It helps eliminate distance barriers and can improve access to medical services that would often not be consistently available in distant rural communities.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

In other words, patients can now Skype their doctors for common illnesses and be given a diagnosis. These patients not only save time and money, but they also have an added convenience with their ability to access their doctors from anywhere.<\/p>\n

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