Then vs. Now: The History of Telemedicine
Telemedicine got its start over radio and phone lines in the early 1900s.
Telemedicine is the use of technology to conduct remote healthcare visits. The use of telemedicine is common now — partially because of the lockdowns in 2020 for COVID-19.
You may be surprised to learn that telemedicine is not a new invention. Doctors have been experimenting with technology to assist with healthcare since the invention of the radio and telephone.
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