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Introduction: In this paper I will be discussing Telemedicine. Telemedicine is defined as the use of telecommunication and information technology to provide clinical healthcare from a distance. It has been used to overcome distance barriers and also improve people’s access to medical services.

Current Use: Currently telemedicine is being used to make it easier for individuals who live in distant rural communities because before the invention of telemedicine medical services would not consistently be available. Telemedicine has morphed into a broader term and is now also used to describe live video appointments, real-time remote patient monitoring, storing and forwarding of diagnostic images, and mobile applications.

Security: One security aspect to be aware of is the security of the individual device. Not all of the devices that are used in the online “appointment” may be protected. Another security aspect to consider is patient misidentification. Providers might send the right information to the wrong person or the wrong information to the right person. Ethical and Social Implications: Many of the ethical challenges with telemedicine surround the lack of face-to-face contact that traditionally takes place in healthcare. There are many ethical principles to consider when discussing Telemedicine. Some of these include patient- physician relationship, information exchange and patient privacy, and informed consent.

Future Use: The future use of telemedicine is surely going to grow as there is a growing change in both government support and society’s demand for convenience. Individuals are growing less tolerant of waiting rooms and long waits to see their physicians. Also the majority of states have instituted legislation to support the payment of physicians who utilize a telemedicine approach and technology has become more affordable and easier to use.