Telemedicine and Health Care in Indian Context

  • Dr. Donald S. Christian Assistant Professor, Department of Community Medicine, GCS Medical College, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India
  • Dr. Purushottam A. Giri Professor & Head, Department of Community Medicine, IIMSR Medical College, Badnapur, Jalna, Maharashtra, India
DOI: https://doi.org/10.17511/ijphr.2018.i3.04
Keywords: geographical structure, Health Telematics, education, electronic communication and Information technology, local site

Abstract

With the advancements in information technology and audio-visual aids, one should not wonder if medical consultations are provided through it. India is unique country with respect to variations in geographical structure starting from Himaliyan hills to the deserts of Rajasthan and Gujarat and then to the seashores of southern India.

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CITATION
DOI: 10.17511/ijphr.2018.i3.04
Published: 2018-09-30
How to Cite
S. Christian, D., & A. Giri, P. (2018). Telemedicine and Health Care in Indian Context. Public Health Review: International Journal of Public Health Research, 5(3), 123-124. https://doi.org/10.17511/ijphr.2018.i3.04
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Vol 5 No 3 (2018): Jul-Sep
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Letter to Editor(s)

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