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Telemedicine in Peru as a Result of the COVID-19 pandemic: Perspective from a country with limited internet access

  • Aldo Alvarez-Risco
  • , Shyla Del-Aguila-Arcentales
  • , Jaime A. Yañez3

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Abstract

The COVID-19 pandemic contributed to the worldwide implementation of telemedicine because of the need for medical care for patients, especially those with chronic diseases. This perspective paper presents the current situation of telemedicine in Peru, showing advances in regulation, cases of successful implementation, and the current challenges. Access to health should be available to all, and more efforts need to be implemented to offer access to the internet to achieve high-quality telemedicine to all the vulnerable groups in Peru.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)6-11
Number of pages6
JournalAmerican Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene
Volume105
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - 17 May 2021

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

  1. SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
    SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being

Keywords

  • Telemedicine

COAR

  • Article

OECD Category

  • Negocios, Administración

Ulima Repository Subject

  • Pendiente

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