Digital Health & Tele‑Pediatrics: Bridging the Gap in Child Healthcare
In an era of technological advancement, digital health and tele-pediatrics are revolutionizing how we deliver care to children. The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated this shift, but its benefits are proving long-lasting — especially in improving access, convenience, and continuity of care in pediatric medicine. 🌍 What Is Tele-Pediatrics? Tele-pediatrics refers to the use of digital platforms to provide remote clinical care, consultation, and follow-up services for children and adolescents. It includes video consultations, remote monitoring, mobile health apps, e-prescriptions, and digital health records — all tailored for younger patients. 🔍 Key Benefits of Tele‑Pediatrics 1. Improved Access to Care Children in rural, underserved, or remote areas gain access to pediatricians and specialists without long travel times or delays. 2. Continuity During Crises During public health emergencies or lockdowns, tele-pediatrics ensures children continue receiving routine and urgent care....