Telemedicine is a revolutionary practice that allows patients to receive medical treatment from the comfort of their homes using a mobile phone/laptop/ computer with the support of the internet. This innovative approach has numerous benefits, including saving patients’ time and money on transportation costs, allowing doctors to be consulted without taking time off work, and eliminating the need to wait in a crowded waiting room for a consultation.
In 2020, GNRC Hospitals launched the first telemedicine service in Assam, called GNRC Telehealth. This service has been a game-changer during the COVID Pandemic as well as in current times for people living in remote areas, who previously had limited access to healthcare.
However, not everyone in remote areas has access to a smartphone or internet. In these cases, patients can rely on their neighbours or friends to download the GNRC Telehealth app and book an appointment on their behalf. In rural areas, patients can take the help of GNRC Swasthyamitras to help them access the services of telemedicine. These trained healthcare workers (Swasthyamitras) collect patient information viz. existing symptoms, disease pattern, family history of life-altering disease, current ailments etc., and schedule appointments with doctors of GNRC, making it easier for patients to receive the care they need.
Telemedicine is a vital tool for ensuring everyone has access to healthcare regardless of location. Many people in Assam have been able to receive doctor consultation and prescription without stepping out of their homes with the help of GNRC Telehealth. As telemedicine continues to evolve, it has the potential to revolutionize healthcare delivery worldwide and in Northeast India including Assam.
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