Introduction
Not so long ago, the Healthcare sector in India faced extensive challenges, especially when it came to extending high-quality and timely medical services to the underprivileged population residing in the rural sectors.
However, with the introduction of Telemedicine technology, there has been a considerable improvement. Playing a significant role in utilizing technology to the fullest extent and reaching out to the remotest of villages are Mobile Medical Units which have been real gamechangers.
Experts explain how.
Medical Mobile Units
Mobile Medical Units have been a revelation when it comes to reaching timely and quality healthcare to people residing in remote villages. A Mobile Medical Unit basically consists of a spacious vehicle fitted with sophisticated communication equipment combined with basic and advanced diagnostic facilities. A trained Doctor, Nurse and Helper form a part of an elite team that accompany the Medical Mobile Unit.
The main objective of this unit is to visit villages located at the outskirts of their particular city and conduct medical camps. Tests are conducted on the spot and results which need further expert advice are immediately shared via advanced communication equipment with a medical expert based at the base hospital. Opinions are sought and treatment is adviced straight away to the patient by the medical expert himself.
Mobile Medical Vans work with greater speed and efficiency. Hospitals introducing Mobile healthcare services have been able to conduct healthcare programs like screenings, basic diagnosis and sometimes even treatments which do not require hospitalization but are slightly challenging in nature, at villages and small townships. Irrespective of logistical hurdles involved medical care can be made available to the needy at affordable costs.
The impact created by medical mobile units were more evident during the recent pandemic when reaching out to rural sectors was next to impossible.
How Medical Mobile units have energised healthcare services?
Mobile Healthcare services have transformed the way healthcare services are provided today. The less privileged areas where access to high-quality healthcare was either non-accessable or very poor are largely benefitted today.
Medical care centres (small, medium or large) across the country have benefitted a great deal by introducing Medical Mobile Units in India. They have made sure that:
Conclusion
Mobile Medical Units have truly come in as a blessing to the healthcare centres. Thanks to continued research and development conducted by Apollo Telemedicine Networking Foundation, there is hope and confidence like never before among people. To know more, feel free to connect with our experts.
