Advancing digitization is making our lives easier and easier - whether it's banking matters, dealing with authorities, or using delivery services. So it's no wonder that telemedicine has more and more advocates.
Especially in times of pandemics, it becomes particularly clear how important telemedicine is - and what it can do. But where exactly are their advantages? In this article, we will take a closer look at the benefits of telemedicine.
Why telemedicine is the future
Visits to the doctor are not exactly among the most popular appointments in the world. After all, they are often associated with long waiting times and distances that are at least as long. However, if telemedicine specialists have their way, that won't be the case for long - because modern medicine could not only make everyday life for patients much easier but also the workload of treating doctors.
1. Flexibility
Scheduling appointments with a general practitioner or specialist is often difficult because appointments are often in the distant future or can only be scheduled inappropriately. This is especially true if the patient is employed. Telemedicine, on the other hand, is much more flexible and allows for a much more patient-friendly approach. For example, with patient portal aegislabs you can book a test and get results, with only a few clicks.
2. Easier access to specialists
Instead of long waiting times (and often at least as long distances), telemedicine gives patients the advantage of being able to speak to specialists almost “at the touch of a button”.
Online doctors are usually well trained and experienced in asking the right questions to the patient. This enables the patient to receive medical advice and medical treatment quickly and discreetly, without a personal appointment and without going to the pharmacy.
3. Medical expertise
In rural areas, Medical care is often insufficient, especially in rural areas. Telemedicine can ideally close gaps and provide better care and treatment for patients without them having to make the time-consuming and often arduous journey to the city.
4. Support for people with chronic illnesses
People with chronic illnesses have to go to the doctor more often – both for check-ups and to collect prescriptions. Telemedicine could make this much easier - and save both the doctor and the patient a lot of time.
5. Fewer illnesses in the waiting room
As paradoxical as it may sound: Waiting rooms are often breeding grounds for infections everywhere and can thus become a "superspreader". Telemedicine takes place within your own four walls (or on the go) and is carried out individually so that there is no risk of disease transmission.
6. Telemedicine in physiotherapy
Telemedicine can not only take place between doctor and patient, but also with the help of physiotherapists - a service that will certainly be appreciated by both parties. After all, time and effort are saved here too and people with restricted mobility, as is often the case with physiotherapy patients, are spared.
7. Telemonitoring as an important support
Patients whose disease progression needs to be monitored frequently can also benefit from telemedicine - especially in cases where lifestyle changes have to be adhered to or certain values (e.g. blood sugar - or peak flow measurements) have to be monitored regularly. A great example is Aegislabs with its KardiAssure which helps experts monitor patients’ medication and get results through the patient portal aegislabs.
8. Lower fixed costs for doctors
If a large part of the work can be done digitally, valuable resources and necessary fixed costs are saved at the same time.
9. Ideal for Psychologists - and Their Patients
Many patients suffering from mental health problems find it difficult to see their therapist. This can be especially the case with generalized anxiety disorders, agoraphobia, as well as depression, and panic attacks.
