Telemedicine - Reference Books

  • Use and practice of telemedicine in India is now legal and regulated – ‘Telemedicine Practice Guidelines’ have been notified by the regulatory authorities
  • Change in this law is ‘permanent’ and these guidelines will remain effective even after this pandemic
  • Irrespective of pathy / place of practice, every doctor can accept patients from anywhere in India
  • Unfortunately, many doctors are reluctant to accept patients via telemedicine due to unawareness of its legal aspects and fear of medical negligence
  • With simplified legal information and proper support at their disposal, doctors can now offer their services via telemedicine without apprehensions
  • IML has published a complete “Reference Book on Telemedicine’ based on the guidelines and queries received from scores of doctors:
    • Key features of these guidelines have been explained in detail
    • Infographics are used to explain and illustrate at suitable places
    • Provides an overview of the guidelines, and legally correct protocol that should be followed
    • Indispensable for every doctor in India irrespective of his/her reluctance for telemedicine – After all, some patients may insist on telemedicine for consultations
    • IML has conducted more than 80 webinars on these guidelines to educate and spread awareness amongst doctors and hospitals