Doctors and Patients Benefit from Telemedicine

Nov. 20, 2012 - PRLog -- Over the past several decades, technology has revolutionized the way that individuals and companies communicate and share information. Today, this kind of communication technology is revolutionizing the healthcare industry. The growing telemedicine industry is becoming more and more efficient with each passing year, allowing physicians to connect with patients all over the world. Telemedicine also allows patients to receive top-tier care, regardless of geographic restrictions.

For doctors, telemedicine is an excellent solution to be able to communicate and consult with colleagues at different clinics in different cities, states or countries. Physicians who excel in a particular area of medicine can be easily tapped as a resource for other healthcare facilities, and as a result can quickly gain a global reputation in their field. Also, when recommending or administering a course of treatment, telemedicine gives a physician instant access to all the information they need.

For patients, telemedicine provides a much broader selection of qualified practitioners from whom to receive care. Additionally, remote monitoring during treatments and before and after procedures can increase a treatment’s effectiveness and expedite the patient's recovery.

As telemedicine gains widespread popularity, researching and locating physicians equipped to provide telemedicine care is becoming a relatively simple task. Primary care physicians or medical tourism companies are often able to recommend specialists who regularly provide remote care.

Telemedicine creates a win-win scenario in medicine: patients can focus on finding the best care for their unique conditions, and doctors can concentrate on delivering the best care, knowing that they are equipped with all the necessary resources to provide effective treatment.

For the past decade, GlobalMed is proud to have been helping doctors and patients benefit from telehealth and telemedicine technology. GlobalMed offers a variety of telemedicine products, including diagnostic cameras, scopes, peripherals and fully equipped telemedicine carts, which use the latest medical technology. To learn more about the innovative telemedicine products and telehealth solutions offered by GlobalMed, visit http://www.globalmed.com/ today.

About GlobalMed

GlobalMed’s solutions are designed to be interoperable and customizable for healthcare providers, enabling lowered costs, increased access, and enhanced quality of care that collectively improve patient satisfaction.  From high-definition exam cameras to real-time, cloud-based PACS, our compliant telemedicine solutions meet the medical data and image delivery needs of a full range of healthcare specialties.  Products include the TotalExam™ Camera, CapSure® Image Automation Software, and fully integrated mobile telemedicine systems for primary care applications.  GlobalMed’s position in the market has been recognized by its ranking as the Number 7 fasting growing health company on the 2012 Inc 500 List, and Number 95 overall.For more information, visitwww.globalmed.com or call +1.480.922.0044.