- Medical video consultations have gained popularity because there is no risk of contagion due to the lack of physical contact.
- They also offer other advantages such as saving time because it is not necessary to travel to other places.
- Over the past two years, Zoom has established itself as the leading platform for remote communication.
The last couple of years have seen a complete transformation in people’s habits. One of the most obvious consequences of the Covid-19 pandemic has been the increase in digital connections. You can see this in your daily work because it is becoming more and more common to use tools like Zoom to offer medical consultations onlinewhich has promoted telemedicine.
The new model of medical care
From the above, the company has become the leader in video-based unified communications providers. While through a bulletin he informed that one of his priorities is to contribute to the present and future of telemedicine. To do so, it offers technological solutions that respond to the growing demand for remote activities between doctors and patients.
The company points out that in recent years there has been growth in activities such as telehealth, telediagnosis and health promotion through virtual connection. Also noteworthy is the development of interactive distance education, a process that is part of the digitization of health and telemedicine, which is a subset of telehealth, and which consists of the digitization of medical consultations.
“Keeping in mind that there have been many challenges in the past to roll out services in the new format, Zoom is part of a new era as we have increased access to broadband. This allows you to enjoy the excellent videoconferencing service on the platform. The reality is that many patients are still waiting for telemedicine and it is necessary to create more conditions to expand care in remote regions,” said Nicolas Andrade, head of government relations for Zoom in Latin America, Brazil and Spain.
Video plays a very important role because it allows Health care organizations care for and serve many in a shorter time. It is also a safe alternative because there is no physical contact, which keeps all parties safe. These characteristics helped consolidate a new form of care.
What is missing in online medical consultations that take place on Zoom
For Zoom, teams collaborating on medical innovations during the pandemic should be considered as it enables important connections between family members and global experts like never before. It is observed that patients want to have remote care options. However, some care items will still require a physical presence, requiring a hybrid model. Health organizations are figuring out how to implement virtual and in-person care where appropriate.
“It is a multidisciplinary integration to promote the expansion of medical practices. Zoom integrates with medical devices. Different tools like stethoscopes, dermoscopes, and general imaging cameras can be connected to Zoom to help facilitate remote exams. The evolution continues and Zoom follows every step to contribute to the future of telemedicine.”
In this way, the platform fits into virtual care and goes beyond care. It breaks down communication silos to engage patients and families, bring medical device experts virtually into places like operating rooms, and enable multidisciplinary teams to come together. In other words, promote a very strong and significant combination of technology and health professionals to expand telemedicine.