Role of Telemedicine during disaster: A Case Study

The effectiveness of emergency, diagnostic and preoperative telemedicine during disaster relief operation is the major field of interest discussed in this study. An example of the effectiveness of telemedicine is given to emphasize the role telemedicine can play to bridge the gap between the tertiary level health care setups and the primary health care facilities. A case is also discussed to highlight the role played by the remote telemedicine unit in supplying the expert medical consultation during the post disaster rehabilitation and medical follow up of the patient.