Telemedicine Applications and the Case Study of Türkiye

Şuayip BİRİNCİa

aRepublic of Türkiye Ministry of Health, Ankara, Türkiye

ABSTRACT
With technological advances, the healthcare sector is undergoing significant changes and telemedicine practices are gaining more and more importance in this context. Telemedicine, which includes the idea of providing healthcare consultations through electronic communication tools, is pioneering various innovations in the field of healthcare worldwide and especially in Türkiye. In this chapter, under the title ”Telemedicine Practices and the Case of Türkiye”, starting from the definition of telemedicine, it will focus on the rise of telemedicine in the world and in Türkiye, its advantages, the changes it brings and the accompanying challenges. The aim of this chapter is to build an understanding of the developments in the field of telemedicine and the foundation of future healthcare.
Keywords: Telemedicine; delivery of health care; Türkiye

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