Question Q.4GS2GS2

Q.4) Bring out the potential opportunities of telemedicine in India. Also, elaborate on the challenges in this regard.

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Telemedicine is an emerging sector in health – surged after COVID-19. It includes:-

L online medical consultations, prescribing use of telecom in medical procedure

L online delivery of medication (C) through remote surgeries e-com apps - NetMed etc.

L through robos

Potential opportunities :-

1As per NFHS-5: ~50% internet penetration in india. Thus, huge scope for its use

29tHe help increasing reach of healthcare (C) whatsapp network of cardiologists in OAK: ensures treatment during "golden hours" where reaching hospital may take hours due to topography

3tele-counselling has boosted available of mental health related advise (C) e-sanjeevani

4It has potential to improve quality of healthcare (C) echo clinics

[District/state centre (HUB)]better diagnosis

↓ multiple primary & secondary prescriptions & coordination ale-medicine in public health

5Access to tests, drugs, medicines, healthcare to public (C) jata-song etc.

Challengescybersecurity (C) AIMS ransomware attack – 40mn records compromised, privacy concerns digital divide in urban & rural area

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Conclusion

Thus, need to integrate telemedicine as supplementary to traditional. As-bisght/health mission – stay in right-direction.

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A diagram showing the District/State Centre (HUB) connected to multiple primary and secondary hospitals with telemedicine coordination network

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Topper

Ishita Sharma

AIR 268

Subject & Paper

GS2GS2

Topic

Social Sector Services - Health, Education, Human Resources

Health

Telemedicine in India

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176

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