By Aaron Case
Remote connectivity is changing just about every aspect of the world as we know it. Entire companies are switching to a WFH model, schools are going hybrid, and live entertainment is moving to Zoom. Even hospitals are getting into the video conferencing game, expanding the reach of quality health care to include unreached segments of the global population with what’s known as telemedicine.
While you’ve probably heard the term telemedicine bandied about in the media and online, there’s a lot to unpack when it comes to understanding what exactly it is. So, let’s start unpacking!
A quick Google search will yield many definitions of telemedicine. We’re going to cut through the noise and take you right to the World Health Organization’s definition:
“The delivery of health care services, where distance is a critical factor, by all health care professionals using information and communication technologies for the exchange of valid information for diagnosis, treatment and prevention of disease and injuries, research and evaluation, and for the continuing education of health care providers, all in the interests of advancing the health of individuals and their communities.”
In plainer terms, telemedicine takes place when physicians diagnose and treat patients who can’t be physically present or when technology is used to advance medical knowledge.
Telemedicine could be as simple as a doctor discussing internal symptoms and viewing pictures of visible outbreaks with a patient on a Zoom call. Also, when a hospital has limited resources, physicians can gather data and take X-rays to send to a specialist at another hospital for evaluation. In some cases, patients use basic medical technology at home to supply data that helps doctors diagnose them. Telemedicine also includes devices used to broadcast and record surgeries for evaluation by medical students.
Our focus for now is on devices that let health care providers and their patients communicate with each other at a distance. Here are some types of cameras commonly used for telemedicine:
It’s important to use premium cameras for telemedicine so you can maintain professionalism and deliver the most accurate results possible.
As technology progresses, expect to see telemedicine capability and availability expand. Click the button below to browse the camera technology you’ll need to get started!
Aaron Case is a Brand Communication Strategist at AVer Information, working out of Taipei, Taiwan. He crafts press releases, blog posts, and other marketing materials to support AVer’s global branding efforts.
