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Talking to your trusted doctors these days is more convenient and easier, thanks to telemedicine. In the Philippines, the growth in telemedicine came about as a response to the public health crisis due to the COVID-19 pandemic.  Since then, it has become the most recommended and utilized alternative in getting healthcare services in light of the restrictions brought by the pandemic.  What is Telemedicine? According to the World Health Organization (WHO, 2010), telemedicine, also known as teleconsultation,  is when an individual seeks and when healthcare professionals deliver healthcare services through electronic information and communication technologies (ICT) such as computers and mobile devices.  With telemedicine, the exchange between a patient and healthcare professional of the information critical to diagnosis, management, and monitoring of illnesses is done online.  Types of care you can get from telemedicine Just like in a conventional hospital or healt...

 The growing demand and popularity for online consultation online consultation these days have proved once again that modern technology has indeed changed our lives. Apart from their usage for entertainment and e-commerce modern communication devices have played a significant role in the provision of healthcare services, especially now that we are in the new norm. With smartphones, tablets, and laptops available The healthcare services you need from your trusted therapists and doctors have become more conveniently available and are within reach. Utilization of technology in healthcare The advancement in technology has helped in the delivery of healthcare services even without having face-to-face interaction. A practice that involves online consultations and telemedicine is not new, however, it has become a common and efficient tool for healthcare access especially since the COVID-19 virus swept through the country. Apart from reducing physical contact, which decreases the risk of ...