Telehealth is a quickly growing service which utilizes technology to provide patients and qualified medical professionals with a secure and convenient way to connect for appointments, chat, and fill out forms. The field of telemedicine is advancing everyday because of the convenience and cost saving benefits of using the internet to have appointments and provide information.
Why people seek online services? Telehealth has been available for over a decade and has grown in popularity in recent years. Originally devised to allow rural areas access to quality medical services, people have started using online services for their convenience. Technology and social media have grown in popularity, causing increased familiarity and comfort with telehealth as a favorable option to face-to-face interviews and sessions. People now choose telehealth for a number of reasons:
No waiting rooms
Easier access to services
Access to higher quality of care
Service availability
Less time off work to get to appointments during business hours
Cost effectiveness