Telemedicine centers bring quality, affordable medical treatment to India’s hundreds of millions of poor people.
Patients schedule a doctor’s “visit” at the center, and consult with a doctor by video about symptoms and care. The nurse will measure vital signs like blood pressure and heartbeat, through equipment that transmits readings directly to the doctor and into a patient’s computerized medical file.
Total cost to the patient: 50 rupees, or about 96 U.S. cents.
