Pros:
- Telehealth visits are cost-efficient; saves time and money for both doctors and patients.
- More and more details about the patients can be recorded in the IT systems which leads to better decision making.
- Reduces the risks of infections for the doctors and also for the patients.
- Telehealth visits are secure using a HIPAA compliant system.
- Patients can involve in other tasks while waiting in the waiting room area of a Telehealth system.
- Doctor and patient can virtually meet from anywhere in the world, not location dependency.
- Doctors generate more revenue as it cuts in commuting time and many other expenses.
- Follow-up visits are easier.
- Doctors can visit patients at home that is a great option for patients with disabilities.
- Doctors can share data easily with other doctors.
- A panel of doctors can meet the same patient at a time if required.
Cons:
- Some patients may not feel the experience and satisfaction that is achieved with a real face-to-face physical visit.
- It may limit some assessments and examinations.
- Old patients may not feel good when using a Smartphone or computer.
- It may take time for some patients to learn to use technology.
- Some problems need real face-to-face visits so it will not always a good option for every type of patient.
- Insurers covering Telehealth are limited which is expected to increase in the future.
- Both parties may feel unsatisfactory if there is an internet, audio, camera, or any other technical issue from any side.