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. 2020 Sep-Oct;36(6):1405–1407. doi: 10.12669/pjms.36.6.3112

Table-II.

Challenges for telemedicine.

Challenges for patients Access to technology
Acceptance of technology
Relationship with provider
Health literacy of the patient
Challenges for doctors Practicing “No-Touch” medicine
Time management
Building team relationships
Technology literacy of the doctor
Maintenance of professional wellbeing
Maintenance of medical knowledge
Challenges for healthcare system Policy development, adherence and monitoring
Define liability
Accreditation and licensure of physicians
Establish reimbursement systems
Create stable information technology network, hardware and personnel support
Ensure long term investment