Achievements

Amrita’s telemedicine program is made possible through its link with an Indian Satellite Research Organization (ISRO) satellite. The achievements of the Amrita Telemedicine project are many and varied:

• There has been a substantial decline in unnecessary referrals to specialists
• Patient satisfaction with the face-to-face video consultation has been significant
• Diabetes in gestational pregnancy brought under control and ensured safe delivery for Lakshadweep patients
• Cancer diagnosis and treatment prescribed for SNM Hospital patient in Leh-Ladakh
• Videoconferencing also opened up new possibilities for continuing medical education or training for isolated or rural health practitioners, who may not be able to leave a rural practice to take part in professional meetings or educational opportunities
• The Telemedicine service provides primary specialist diagnosis, second opinion, recommended treatment and post-treatment advice based on consultation and medical data test results
• DNB teaching programs is being telecasted to other telemedicine centers, like Tiruvananthapuram Medical College