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COVID-19 infection caused by the novel coronavirus has had broad reaching effects in to all aspects of our life. In this series, we continue answering your questions related to COVID-19, this time focussing on vaccination efforts.
Telemedicine is the practice of providing clinical care to patients at a distance using telecommunications technology (ICT). Telemedicine can take many forms including secure phone and video calls, messaging or even being able to monitor a patient remotely. The earliest recorded use was in the 19th century when electrocardiograph data was transmitted over telephone wires. At the time the telephone was invented, it was even suggested that it could be used to reduce unnecessary hospital visits.
Telemedicine offers up new opportunities for patients to engage with their doctors. Read about the benefits of using telemedicine.
Access Afya’s Dr. Eric Mbuthia leads the first medical 'Ask Me Anything' as part of the #UnitedAgainstCorona partnership. Reblog from Fuzu.