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Impact of Telemedicine on Rural Healthcare Access in Developed Countries

by Olivia Brown 1,*
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Olivia Brown
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JMCR  2021 3(1):20; https://doi.org/10.69610/j.jmcr.20210512
Received: 20 March 2021 / Accepted: 14 April 2021 / Published Online: 12 May 2021
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Abstract

The advent of telemedicine has revolutionized healthcare delivery, especially in rural areas where access to quality medical services has historically been limited. This paper explores the impact of telemedicine on rural healthcare access in developed countries. By utilizing telecommunication technologies to provide remote medical consultations, diagnostics, and treatment, telemedicine has significantly reduced geographical barriers to healthcare. The paper examines the benefits, challenges, and future prospects of telemedicine in rural settings. Findings indicate that telemedicine enhances access to specialist care, reduces travel time and costs, and improves patient outcomes. However, challenges such as limited internet connectivity, privacy concerns, and cultural barriers persist. The paper concludes that while telemedicine offers a promising solution to improve rural healthcare access, ongoing research, policy support, and technological advancements are necessary to maximize its benefits.

Keywords: Telemedicine, Rural Healthcare, Access to Care, Developed Countries, Healthcare Delivery.;
Copyright: © 2021 by Brown. This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY) (Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License). The use, distribution or reproduction in other forums is permitted, provided the original author(s) or licensor are credited and that the original publication in this journal is cited, in accordance with accepted academic practice. No use, distribution or reproduction is permitted which does not comply with these terms.

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Brown, O. Impact of Telemedicine on Rural Healthcare Access in Developed Countries. Journal of Medical Care Research, 2021, 3, 20. https://doi.org/10.69610/j.jmcr.20210512
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Brown O. Impact of Telemedicine on Rural Healthcare Access in Developed Countries. Journal of Medical Care Research; 2021, 3(1):20. https://doi.org/10.69610/j.jmcr.20210512
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Brown, Olivia 2021. "Impact of Telemedicine on Rural Healthcare Access in Developed Countries" Journal of Medical Care Research 3, no.1:20. https://doi.org/10.69610/j.jmcr.20210512
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Brown, O. (2021). Impact of Telemedicine on Rural Healthcare Access in Developed Countries. Journal of Medical Care Research, 3(1), 20. https://doi.org/10.69610/j.jmcr.20210512

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