"The Digital Lifeline: Telemedicine and Artificial Intelligence Synergy" by Bilal Irfan and Aneela Yaqoob
 

The Digital Lifeline: Telemedicine and Artificial Intelligence Synergy as a Catalyst for Healthcare Equity in Pakistan.

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

2-11-2024

Publication Title

Cureus

Abstract

Telemedicine emerges as a critical innovation in Pakistan, aiming to overcome the nation's unique healthcare delivery challenges, including inadequate facilities, professional scarcity, and access disparities. Examining telemedicine's potential to bridge the healthcare gap, particularly in rural and underserved regions plagued by a digital divide and infrastructural deficits, is crucial. There is a critical need for robust digital infrastructure, regulatory frameworks, and digital literacy to facilitate telemedicine adoption. By highlighting the socio-economic and logistical obstacles alongside proposed strategic interventions, the analysis suggests that telemedicine can significantly enhance healthcare accessibility, efficiency, and equity across Pakistan, offering a pragmatic solution to its pressing healthcare needs while also opening room for artificial intelligence in the landscape.

Volume

16

Issue

2

First Page

e54017

DOI

10.7759/cureus.54017

ISSN

2168-8184

PubMed ID

38476785

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