Telehealth is the remote monitoring of a patient's vital signs. This enables patients and doctors to be separated geographically while still maintaining consistent communication and receiving timely medical assistance.
FREMONT, CA: The technology is advancing at a breakneck pace and is benefiting the healthcare industry through telemedicine. As a result, the implementation of IoT would benefit both industry experts and consumers. Kevin Ashton coined the term "Internet of Things" in 1999, but it took another decade for it to become a reality. It is a network of physical devices that connect to the internet. These devices collect and share information. Anything can be turned into an IoT device using computer chips and wireless communication networks. These devices can become digitally intelligent by incorporating sensors.
IoT is present in every industry for the betterment and growth of that industry. And the healthcare industry is no different. IoT is being used extensively in a variety of healthcare treatment methods, equipment, and IT communication between doctors and patients. It also benefits other domains such as mHealth, telehealth, and telemedicine.
Telehealth is the remote monitoring of a patient's vital signs. This enables patients and doctors to be separated geographically while still maintaining consistent communication and receiving timely medical assistance. This is beneficial for patients suffering from chronic illnesses or those who are elderly. It also assists those who are too busy to meet with the doctor in person.
Telemedicine technology benefits people who live in remote areas or who are unable to visit doctors and hospitals because of factors such as distance, age, or a hectic lifestyle. It offers remote care and virtual healthcare assistance, making healthcare more affordable and convenient for both healthcare professionals and patients. Telemedicine is also useful for people suffering from serious illnesses such as kidney disease, respiratory diseases, heart disease, such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and diabetes, which necessitate constant monitoring by their doctors.This avoids rushing to the hospital at the last minute, the high costs of readmission in hospitals, and, in rare cases, saves the patient's life by providing treatment remotely at the right time.
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