Compare The Key Similarities And Differences Between The Concepts Of Telemedicine

"E-Health"Compare the key similarities and differences between the concepts of telemedicine, tele-care, and tele-health. Provide an example of how each method is affecting the quality of today’s health care services on a global scale.Telemedicine is the trade of health information from one place to another via electronic means like emails, video chats and other forms of electronic communication (Firas, 2009). Telehealth is the exchange of information between the medical personnel and the patient who has long term conditions like diabetes. It's aimed at assisting in the management of these conditions. Telecare is the remote monitoring of a patient’s condition so as to manage the risks involved in a patient’s independent living for instance fall sensors that are used for elderly patients. The main similarity between all these concepts is that they are remote operated. That is the health care givers are not physically there with the patients.The main difference is in their purpose. Telemedicine is offered for any individual who needs to enquire about any medical condition. The main effect of telemedicine is that it increases the availability and accessibility of medical information to the public (Firas, 2009). Telehealth is meant for monitoring patients with long term conditions like blood