Finding a doctor or specialist could soon be as easy as picking up a phone. telemedicine consultant, Vincenzo Gulla, gives his insights into telehealth.

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The idea of telehealth has been around for many years. Telemed­icine generally refers to the use of communications and information technologies for the delivery of clinical care. In this discipline medi­cal information is transferred via telephone, the internet or other networks for the purpose of consulting and sometimes even remote medical pro­cedures or examinations.

Videocommunication now has the prime role of improving the quality of life for patients and reduc­ ing costs for healthcare structures. Broadband capac­ity, better videoconferencing equipment and the use of high definition are making telemedicine a real option for the health industry. There is also an impor­tant role to be filled by a­v integrators on designing systems that address local needs.

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