The Implementation of Telemedicine Increases the Quality of Medical Services

Abstract

The purpose of the article is to shed light on the characterization of the development and limitations of telemedicine in Romania, as well as on related managerial actions for change and implementation of telemedicine at the institution level. Adopting an exploratory approach, this paper analyzes the documentation found in various publications and scientific articles to illustrate the potential advantages of implementing telemedicine in Romania. The method used is descriptive and quantitative, given the fact that the subject is very widely discussed. Telemedicine cannot replace a classic medical examination, but it can play the role of a preliminary medical consultation, having multiple benefits for both the patient and the healthcare professionals. Telemedicine improves the quality of life of patients with chronic diseases that require continuous monitoring, reducing the frequency of visits to the doctor and the number of hospitalizations. Along with all the other benefits presented in this article, properly used telemedicine can be an important resource for health systems leading to an increase in the quality of medical services. In a context where the development of telemedicine still remains deficient in this country, knowing the benefits offered by telemedicine in the medical field leads to the efficiency of its implementation within the institution. Through a more in-depth analysis of the advantages of telemedicine, we want to encourage providers of medical services and to expedite the transition from the design phase to the implementation and development phase at the national level. The future of telemedicine foresees, along with a wide applicability of artificial intelligence, services for the management and improvement of chronic diseases, as well as health services offered in the comfort of the home, offering the opportunity for the Romanian health system to solve the unequal distribution of medical resources at the national level.