What is Telemedicine: Everything you need to know

Medicine delivered to your doorsteps. Imagine getting medical care from the comfort of your home without worrying about long waiting periods, distance and the discomfort of speaking to a doctor face to face.  All these are key benefits of Telemedicine 

The Covid-19 Pandemic showed how quickly our lives can become remote. From schooling to shopping to medical care, this period became a blueprint for the widespread adoption of telemedicine.  

In this article you will find answers to these questions. 

• What is Telemedicine? 

• What are the benefits of Telemedicine?

• What is Premium Medicare service?

What is Telemedicine?

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), “Telemedicine is defined as using telecommunications technologies to support the delivery of medical, diagnostic and treatment related services where distance is a critical factor”

 Simply put, it is the ability to access medical treatment and services through the help of telecommunication. Phones, laptops, computers, secured servers etc.

Benefits of Telemedicine

Telemedicine has become more than just a “I think I have catarrh, what should I do?”. It has touched so many fields of health and medicine.

Some of the major benefits of Telemedicine include:

1. Accessibility – Because the main push for telemedicine is to cover distance, Patients in rural or underserved areas can access medical advice without traveling long distances. This is especially important in regions where hospitals or specialists are scarce.

2. Disability Friendly care – What would be almost impossible becomes achievable. There's provision for medical care for those with disabilities that originally make a visit to the doctor’s office awkward and challenging.

3. Time-saving – No more waiting in long queues at the hospital. With a scheduled teleconsultation, patients can see a doctor from the comfort of their home. This significantly improves your health and anxiety levels. 

4. Privacy and comfort – For sensitive health issues, some people feel more comfortable speaking with a doctor virtually rather than in person.

5. Continuity of care – Patients with chronic illnesses such as diabetes, hypertension, or asthma can easily keep in touch with their doctors, ensuring follow-ups and medication adjustments are done regularly. This improves their livelihood greatly. 

6. Cost-effective – Telemedicine is so much cheaper than seeing or consulting a doctor physically. 

It reduces the cost of travel, time off work, and in many cases consultation fees.

What is Premium Medicare Service?

Choosing the right medical professional in telehealth can be overwhelming, however Premium Medicare service Limited makes it easy. 

At Premium Medicare service telemedicine is taken a step further. We are a service provider ready to deliver high-quality, personalized healthcare that patients can access through their phones, and online platforms.

With Premium Medicare Service Limited, you don’t just get a consultation—you often get:

• 24/7 access to licensed medical practitioners

• Priority scheduling (no waiting time)

• Access to specialists in neuropsychiatry, pediatrics, dermatology, dentistry and more.

• Home delivery of prescriptions or medications. Think of it as your personal treatment supermarket but with professional medical practitioners.  Now this significantly reduces the risk of receiving the wrong prescriptions or medications.  

• Detailed follow-up plans tailored to your medical history

The only thing standing between you and a qualified medical practitioner is you—because your phone is already ready.

Final Thoughts

Telemedicine is no longer the future; it is the present. By combining technology with healthcare, it makes medical services more accessible, affordable, and patient-friendly. From chronic illness management to emergency consultations, it continues to prove that medicine can indeed be brought to your doorstep. 

While emergency cases require visiting your doctor physically, Telemedicine is only just a smaller branch of the tree called Telehealth. And so quicker diagnosis helps you identify subtle emergency cases faster. 

With Premium Medicare Service Limited, patients get the extra benefit of priority care, specialist access, personalized follow-ups and referrals as needed. This means better health outcomes without the traditional stress of hospital visits or access to physical healthcare services if needed. 

Whether you’re managing a long-term condition or just need quick medical advice, telemedicine ensures that healthcare is only a call or click away.

Take charge of your health today. Book your virtual consultation here and experience healthcare at your convenience.