The Growing Impact of Telemedicine in Modern Healthcare

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Muhammad Akram1, Alam Afroz Urooj Khan2, Isaac John Umaru3, Isbah Shahid4
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Muhammad Akram
Government College University Faisalabad, Pakistan
Alam Afroz Urooj Khan
Government College University Faisalabad, Pakistan
Isaac John Umaru
Federal University Wukari, Taraba State, Nigeria
Isbah Shahid
Government College University Faisalabad, Pakistan

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Telemedicine employs technology to facilitate remote consultations and treatments, fundamentally changing healthcare practices. Its application increased significantly during the COVID-19 pandemic, enhancing healthcare access, reducing costs, and facilitating the management of chronic diseases and mental health issues. While offering distinct benefits, such as greater efficiency and enhanced accessibility, telemedicine also poses challenges, including technological hurdles, privacy issues, and legal restrictions. Emerging innovations such as artificial intelligence, smart gadgets, and interconnected health systems position telemedicine to become an essential element of contemporary healthcare. Targeted policy and infrastructure initiatives are crucial to promote equitable and effective use.

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Akram, M., Khan, A. A. U., Umaru, I. J., & Shahid, I. (2025). The Growing Impact of Telemedicine in Modern Healthcare. African Journal of Medicine, Surgery and Public Health Research, 2(2), 251-256. https://doi.org/10.58578/ajmsphr.v2i2.5422

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