International ALLERGY Education Resources

How can telemedicine benefit me during Corona Virus Pandemic?
Telehealth has been shown to overcome barriers to health services caused by distance between patient and provider, access to reliable transportation, fragmentation of care due to gaps in time between appointments, and lack of available providers. It is more helpful during CORONA VIRUS pandemic where there are lots of hassles due to social distancing, personal protection measures and transport problems.

DO NOT TRAVEL LONG DISTANCES TILL ABSOLUTELY NECESSARY
Patients don’t have to travel long distances for diagnosis and treatment of their allergic diseases, and we are helping the patients in Pakistan and in Dubai with amazing results. With this innovative technology patient sitting in their homes can have consultation with Dr. Shahid and feel as if they are having conventional consultation.

Telemedicine improves quality of Medical Care
It is established that Telemedicine improves quality of care for patients and recent studies have shown that with Telehealth/telemedicine patients had:
• 31% fewer hospital re-admissions
• 63% more likely to spend fewer days in the hospital
• Were more engaged in their healthcare

Telemedicine reduces Healthcare Costs
Telemedicine can increase efficiency of care delivery, reduce expenses of caring for patients or travel long distances and save money and can even keep patients out of the hospital.
Telemedicine improves patient engagement and satisfaction. Telemedicine makes it easier and more convenient for patients to stay healthy and engaged in their health care. Patients love the convenience, flexibility and real-time care with their providers.

Where can Telemedicine be provided?
Telemedicine can be provided to a patient at home or work, or at another clinic or hospital. Now with mobile devices, the patient can be anywhere with access to the internet