Pros and Cons of Telemedicine
What is meant by telemedicine? What are the pro and cons of telemedicine? What are the risks of telemedicine?
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By Team RaiseHand
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In this blog, we'll explore the dual nature of telemedicine, unraveling its promising benefits while acknowledging the challenges that come with this digital field.
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Written by Reuben Johns; Edited by Rohit Budania; Lead image by Shivendra Singh
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