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Telemedicine in Rheumatology: The Virtual Revolution in Patient Care

By Dr. Naval Mendiratta, Senior Consultant, Fortis Healthcare Telemedicine plays a critical role in the field of Rheumatology, offering multitudinous benefits to both patients and healthcare providers. Rheumatology focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of conditions that affect the joints, muscles, and bones. With over 1 percent of our population suffering from arthritis(roughly 10 Lacs people), and only over 1000-1500 rheumatologists all over the country, it is a useful tool to reach out to our patients. Since telemedicine removes geographic limitations and makes it convenient for patients in rural and...