Real-Time Telemedicine (Synchronous Telemedicine):

• Video Consultations: Patients and healthcare providers communicate via live video calls, allowing for face-to-face interactions remotely.
• Phone Consultations: Healthcare providers offer medical advice and guidance to patients over the phone.

Store-and-Forward (Asynchronous Telemedicine):

• Medical Data Sharing: Patients send medical data such as images, videos, and test results to healthcare providers for later review and diagnosis.
• Specialist Consultations: Primary care providers share patient information with specialists for expert opinions and recommendations.

Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM):

• Continuous Data Collection: Patients use wearable devices and sensors to monitor vital signs, health metrics, and symptoms. Data is transmitted to healthcare providers for analysis and intervention if necessary.
• Chronic Disease Management: RPM is often used to manage conditions like diabetes, hypertension, and heart disease.

Mobile Health (mHealth):

• Mobile Apps: Patients use smartphone apps to track health data, receive reminders, access medical information, and communicate with healthcare providers.
• Text-Based Communication: Patients can exchange text messages with healthcare providers to discuss symptoms, treatment plans, and follow-up care.

Remote Consultation with Specialists:

• Tele-specialty Services: Patients consult with specialized medical practitioners, such as dermatologists, radiologists, or psychiatrists, who may not be available locally.

Teleradiology:

• Remote Imaging Interpretation: Radiologists review X-rays, CT scans, MRIs, and other medical images from a distance to provide diagnostic insights.

Telepsychiatry and Telemental Health:

• Mental Health Services: Patients receive mental health assessments, therapy sessions, and counseling remotely.

Teleophthalmology:

• Remote Eye Care: Eye health assessments, screenings, and consultations are conducted through video or image sharing.

Telecardiology:

• Remote Heart Care: Cardiologists diagnose and manage heart conditions through teleconsultations, ECG analysis, and remote monitoring.

Telestroke Services:

• Emergency Stroke Care: Remote consultations with stroke specialists help determine the best treatment options for stroke patients in a timely manner.

Tele-rehabilitation:

• Remote Rehabilitation: Physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy sessions are conducted via video calls and remote monitoring.

Teleoncology:

• Remote Cancer Care: Oncologists provide cancer consultations, treatment planning, and follow-up care remotely.

E-Consultations:

• Electronic Consultations: Healthcare providers exchange medical information and consult with colleagues electronically to collaborate on patient care.