Journal of Novel Engineering Science and Technology
Vol. 1 No. 02 (2022): Journal of Novel Engineering Science and Technology

Telemedicine and COVID-19 Pandemic: Valuable Lessons for Future Implementations

Urfa Khairatun Hisan (Universitas Ahmad Dahlan, Indonesia)
Irianto Irianto (Rabdan Academy, Uni Arab Emirates)
Ihwan Ghazali (Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka, Malaysia)
Muhammad Miftahul Amri (Universitas Ahmad Dahlan, Indonesia)



Article Info

Publish Date
30 Dec 2022

Abstract

Telemedicine has gained significant momentum during the pandemic. Telemedicine offers a way for people to access medical care without having to physically visit a healthcare facility, which can be especially important when in-person visits may not be safe due to a highly contagious virus. One major benefit of telemedicine is that it allows for the continuation of healthcare services while also helping to reduce the spread of COVID-19. By providing virtual consultations and treatments, telemedicine helps to limit the number of in-person visits. This is critical to reduce the risk of exposure to the virus and prevent healthcare facilities from becoming overwhelmed. Telemedicine has also helped to address some challenges that have arisen as a result of the pandemic. For instance, by using telemedicine, healthcare providers can reduce the need for PPE and maintain a safe distance while still providing necessary medical care. Despite the many benefits, there are also some challenges and limitations. For example, not everyone has access to the necessary resource to participate in telemedicine. Additionally, some medical procedures and treatments may not be suitable for telemedicine, requiring in-person visits. Moreover, it is important to consider the ethical issues that it raises and to work toward solutions that address these concerns. This can involve measures such as ensuring that telemedicine is available and accessible to all who need it, protecting patient privacy and confidentiality, and ensuring that telemedicine is used in a way that provides the highest quality and most appropriate care for patients.

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Journal Info

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JNEST

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Subject

Computer Science & IT Control & Systems Engineering Decision Sciences, Operations Research & Management Environmental Science Mechanical Engineering

Description

Journal of Novel Engineering Science and Technology is a multi-disciplinary international open-access journal dedicated to natural science, technology, and engineering, as well as its derived applications in various fields. JNEST publishes high-quality original research articles and reviews in all ...