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The Biggest Disadvantages with Telehealth

Telehealth is one of the hottest emerging trends in healthcare right now. It’s boosting convenience across the board for people who need treatment by allowing access to their doctors from anywhere at any time. Telehealth also helps those in rural areas with limited access to services, those who are too sick to visit the doctor, and people who lack reliable transportation. Not to mention that it’s an attractive option to those who have busy schedules and may end up canceling or skipping their appointments because of it. While telehealth has many benefits, there are still some negative aspects to it in its current state. LINKS: ____________________________________________ https://etactics.com/blog/telehealth-... ____________________________________________ Telehealth applications require the internet to connect to health professionals. For most of us, this might sound like a great, accessible alternative to traditional healthcare. We use the internet every day, so why not have a doctor appointment online too? But to some, this requirement poses a challenge. Believe or not, some people still don’t have internet access in their homes. In fact, I bet you know someone personally who doesn’t. Sure, most restaurants and public places offer free Wi-Fi. But going to a public place when you’re sick or need treatment isn’t a good idea. Even beyond that, needing to travel somewhere to get internet service even contradicts some of the benefits of telehealth in the first place - saving travel time, removing the need for transportation and having easy access. Along with the internet, patients also need access to devices that can support telehealth services. While some assessments happen over the phone, oftentimes telehealth visits use visual assessment which requires a smart device. Without these technologies, patients can’t access the internet at all. Those who can’t afford these devices won’t be able to access this service unless they’re able to borrow a device from someone or use free services at their local library. Telehealth often benefits the underserved communities who can’t afford traditional care options. This could be because they don’t have access to transportation, live in poor rural areas where there aren’t necessary professionals, or they can’t afford the costly service. They also might not be able to afford missing work for an appointment. But if they can’t afford devices or the internet in the first place, they won’t benefit from telehealth options at all. Another disadvantage with telehealth is the generational gap. A reason why this service is becoming more popular is because of what younger generations value in healthcare. With their fast-paced schedules, they appreciate the convenience that comes along with digital options. But older generations aren’t as open to these digital tools. They struggle more with technology since they don’t use it as much. Because of this, they don’t understand telehealth services as easily. This becomes a challenge for elderly patients, even though they’d benefit from telehealth since they may struggle with getting to the doctor. Another potential shortcoming with telehealth is that doctors can only do so much for their patients when they aren’t physically with them. Assessment is limited to what they see or what the patient tells them. Physicians might need equipment to check the patient’s condition, which is why they might suggest the patient seeks further treatment. But that doesn’t benefit those who are unable to get to the doctor. Telehealth also currently has legislative barriers. The federal government hasn’t come to a solid conclusion on telehealth guidelines, so states have different rules for use of services and their reimbursement. This makes it difficult to access care in different areas, even though that’s what telehealth aims to solve in the first place. Having medical appointments online adds a security risk to patient information because online data is hackable. Cybercriminals could potentially access a user’s medical record if they get into the patient’s telehealth account. Clinicians need to consider how to keep health information safe and secure, just as they would for a visit in their office. It might require more security measures for telehealth, but it’s essential for protection. Even though telehealth services are expanding to solve many national healthcare issues, there are still negative aspects to consider. Most healthcare experts agree that the pros for these services far outweigh the cons, but that doesn’t mean these disadvantages should be ignored. ► reach out to Etactics @ https://www.etactics.com ►Subscribe: https://rb.gy/pso1fq to learn more tips and tricks in healthcare, health IT, and cybersecurity. ►Find us on LinkedIn:   / etactics-inc   ►Find us on Facebook:   / etacticsinc