In a day and age in which video conferencing and immediate informational transfers are the norm, telemedicine has become a buzzword that just won’t quit. Processes like gathering patient vitals, collecting symptoms and diagnosing simple problems have become increasingly automated—and they can now even be done from the comfort of one’s own home. Telemedicine also allows physicians to increase patient engagement as face-to-face video chat with a healthcare provider is made possible with private/secured video conferencing technologies.
But it’s not only on-the-go that telemedicine plays a role in bringing healthcare into the future.
It can also be integrated into operating rooms. These spaces are often called Integrated Operating Rooms or I-OR.