Telemedicine in Internal Medicine Sciences

Özden SEÇKİN GÖBÜTa , Maide Gözde İNAMb

aGazi University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Cardiology, Ankara, Türkiye
bColumbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons, Department of Ophthalmology, New York, USA

ABSTRACT
Telemedicine is the use of electronic information and communication technologies in the delivery of health care. Telemedicine applications enable overcoming geographical barriers and providing health care in a much wider area with limited resources. Following the COVID-19 pandemic, telemedicine has regained prominence due to its associated benefits, resulting in an increased utilization. It is thought that its use is effective in internal medicine fields, which are at the forefront due to the majority of non-invasive diagnosis and treatment methods. It significantly reduces hospital admissions and lowers costs for both patients and health institutions. It also allows all individuals to receive quality health care regardless of regional differences. However, on the other hand, it also creates a significant disadvantage by not offering a comprehensive physical examination opportunity. Furthermore, it raises unresolved questions within the realms of privacy, ethics, and malpractice laws. In this chapter, it is aimed to discuss the use of telemedicine in internal medicine sciences and its potential advantages and disadvantages.
Keywords: Telemedicine; internal medicine; teleradiology; telerehabilitation

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