Information and communication technologies (ICTs) have great potential to address some of
the challenges both developed and developing countries face in providing accessible, cost
effective, high-quality health care services. Telemedicine uses ICTs to overcome geographical
barriers and increase healthcare services access. It is particularly beneficial for rural and
underserved communities in developing countries like India and groups that traditionally
suffer from a lack of healthcare access.
Telemedicine (TM), a term coined in the 1970s, which literally means healing at a distance,
signifies the use of information and communications technology to improve patient
Outcomes by increasing access to care and medical information. The World Health
Organization has adopted the following broad description of telemedicine.
"The delivery of healthcare services, where distance is a critical factor, by all healthcare
professionals using information and communication technologies for the exchange of valid
information for the diognosis, treatment, and prevention of disease and injuries, research and
evaluation and for the continuing education of healthcare providers, all in the interests of
advancing the health of individuals and their communities.
Also, it is of paramount importance to keep physicians, health care workers, and patients
safe amid infectious disease outbreaks such as the COVID-19 pandemic.
Telemedicine can support physical distancing efforts and help ensure that care continues to
be provided to those who need it most by triaging low-risk urgent care and follow-up
appointments and maintaining continuity of care, especially for chronic disease
management
and behavioral health patients who may require routine check-ins.
The Central India ASsociates is committed to supporting and advocating for physicians and
practices through the COVID-19 pandemic
The aim and objectives of this Central India E-Clinic Project are to bridge the primary
healthcare gap in rural areas of India and to provide affordable & Contactless primary
healthcare consultation to the rural community.
