13. To provide specialized
Healthcare consultation to
patients in remote location.
To provide opportunities for
continuing education of health
care personnel.
17. Telemedicine : The Model
Patient under treatment
Physician treating the patient
A remote telemedicine console having
audio visual and data conferencing
facilitiesNodal HospitalNodal HospitalNodal HospitalNodal Hospital
Referral HospitalReferral HospitalReferral HospitalReferral Hospital
POTS
/ ISDN
/ LEASED
LINE
/ VSAT
POTS
/ ISDN
/ LEASED
LINE
/ VSAT
An expert / specialised doctor
A central telemedicine server having
audio visual and data conferencing
facility
22. PATIENT
Saves time and money
Reduces the stress
Rapid access
Close to home
Coordinate preparation
and transfer of patient
23. HEALTH CARE
PROFESSIONALS
Real-time specialty
consultations
Raintaining primary provider
skill
Education opportunities
Professional networking and
collegeal support
Up to date to the latest
information.
33. Conduction of
telemedicine audit
Exploration of financial
issues
Development of
telemedicine plan
Building of training
initiative
Systematic
implementation of a plan