Telemedicine has changed the way the world looks at today. The best example before us are those tense days during the pandemic when the healthcare system in the whole world was put under stringent test. While the world was hoping against hope, out came technology to the rescue in the form of TeleHealth which infused tremendous hope, especially in India and its rural population.

One of the key subsets of TeleHealth has been Remote Radiology Interpretation that has added tremendous value to remote diagnosis.

How does it all happen? Let’s take a closer look.

Understanding Teleradiology

Not so long ago, it was a real challenge when it came to extend high-quality medical services to the economically underprivileged section of people, especially those living in the remotest of villages. Today, Teleradiology has come in as a gamechanger with a perfect solution.

How does this happen

Teleradiology services make use of technology driven equipment driven by the most advanced software to work remotely and assist in patient care. Images such as X-Rays, CT scans and MRI scans can now be transferred immediately through this equipment to the radiologist in question, irrespective of his location and immediate medical opinion can be sought.

Thanks to TeleHealth and the impeccable quality of health care experts, India has today won the hearts of millions of its rural citizens by making healthcare accessable to them when it is most urgently required. 

 
Economic Benefits

Teleradiology has made things extremely easy and now the waiting time for reports to reach doctors has considerably reduced.

• It serves as a useful platform that connects with qualified radiologists irrespective of their location.
• Radiologists can now interpret and review images in real time.
• Saves a lot of time and effort, especially during emergencies.
• Ensures data safety and security.
• A cost-effective proposition.
• Services available 24/7, 365 days
• Ensures 100% patient satisfaction

Remote Radiology Interpretation can be used in,

• Imaging study at medical centres located anywhere around the globe.
• Research.
• Can be used by radiologists irrespective of their specialized medical profession who have specialized in a particular branch of deciplines e.g., Neurology, Cardiology, Orthopaedics etc.
• Facilitates second medical opinion if a patient/doctor wishes for.
• Can be effectively used as a platform for health awareness programs through long distance education.
  
  

Wrapping up

With Teleradiology gaining immense popularity, the gap between high quality and timely diagnosis has been bridged to a great extent. Thanks to continued research and development conducted by Apollo Telemedicine Networking Foundation, pioneers in providing seamless TeleHealth Services to the remotest areas.

To know more, feel free to connect with our experienced doctors.