Applications of telemedicine systems for the improvement of quality service in rural emergency medicine

Abstract

Emergency Medical Service developed by applying Telemedicine that can help manage health by Use medical devices that can measure the physiological condition of patients on a daily basis, where such information is transmitted by wireless communication connected to a mobile phone. And delivered to the hospital. Which is stored in a database format. To address problems in treating patients in rural areas In case of emergency, Thailand has established an emergency medical institute. As a data center between service providers. The telemedicine system still has obstacles in using the telemedicine system: 1. The communication network does not cover rural areas. 2. The doctors who provide the treatment must have expertise in medical treatment through Computer monitor And must be able to use electronic devices. 3. Lack of treatment guidelines for telephones and medical providers to adhere to. Therefore, the remote medical service in rural areas By applying the telemedicine system, telemedicine needs to be developed in parallel. The expertise of doctors to be treated via a computer system. Including treatment guidelines through the telemedicine system And develop network systems Modern electronic tools can be used in rural areas. Rural people can access equitable and timely. It will help people in the rural areas in the event of an emergency illness can receive treatment from medical professionals with the same quality services as the people of the city.