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Inauguration
of Telemedicine By Dr. E Stanley, Prof. of Epidemiology,
USA, on 25th Jan 2006
L to R : Dr. Kokany, Dr. V D Patil, Shri. Prabhakar Kore,
Dr. M v Jali
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Inauguration of Telemedicine & Telehealth Project
Prof. Stanley Edlavitch, U.S.A
On 25th Jan, 2006
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Inauguration of rural Telehealth project & VSAT with the
auspicious hands of Hon. Shri. Praful Patel,
Union Minister for Civil Aviation.
In Pict :
Shri. Prabhakar Kore &
Dr. M. V. Jali
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Speech during the Inauguration of
Telehealth Project by Mr. Praful Patel, Union Minister for
Civil Aviation
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Health is an indicator of well being that has direct implications not
only for the quality of life but also it has great indirect implications
for the production of economic growth and services.
Need for Telemedicine
Telemedicine ensures delivery of,
“Emergency
Medical Care is designed to overcome the factors most commonly
implicated in preventable morality, such as delays in seeking care,
access to health facility and provision of adequate care at the
facility” – W.H.O (2002)
What is Tele-medicine?
“Telemedicine is an
exchange of medical information between two clinical locations using
information and communication technologies for the benefit of accessing
quality health care and continuing medical education.”
Advantages of Telemedicine
This medical
expertise available – anywhere and early institution of appropriate
treatment and effective utilization of transport saves costs to patient
and health care provider.
To define
Telemedicine & Telehealth in simple terms, It is an exchange of medical
information between two clinical locations using ICT (Information and
Communication Technologies)
What is Telemedicine?
“The delivery of
healthcare services, where distance is a critical factor, by all
healthcare professionals using information and communication
technologies for the exchange of valid information for diagnosis,
treatment and prevention of disease and injuries, research and
evaluation, and for the continuing education of healthcare providers,
all in the interests of advancing the health of individuals and their
communities”.
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KLES Hospital &
Medical Research Centre in Belgaum in focusing towards reaching the
rural areas using information and communication technologies (ICT)
and thereby taking a step forward to reach the rural population.
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Patient and doctor
are located in different places
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Patients can be
examined, treated and monitored
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Patient’s data
(text, voice, images or even video) can be sent from a remote location
and medical advice offered from a specialty Centre.
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