temedicine in singapore

Running head: ADOPTION OF TELEMEDICINE IN SINGAPORE
ADOPTION OF TELEMEDICINE IN SINGAPORE
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ADOPTION OF TELEMEDICINE IN SINGAPORE
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Section 1: Researchable Topic Area and Objectives:
In the clinical setting, due to lack of advanced technology, health care professionals tend
to involve in medication errors, issues with confidentiality. The Individuals in Singapore tend to
receive delayed care because of long waiting time in clinic which not only reduce patient
satisfaction but also question the patient safety. Hence, the adoption of telemedicine is one of the
most effective strategies that can improve patient safety and quality of care by minimizing these
error.
Aim:
The aim of the research is to explore the benefit of telemedicine in the health care industry of
Singapore and adaptability of the telemedicine in Singapore industry.
Objective:
 Explore the benefit of telemedicine in the health care industry of Singapore
 Explore the adaptability of the telemedicine in the health care industry of Singapore
To recommend the possible means by which the
 The strategies by which health professionals of Singapore can adopt the telemedicine
effectively.
Section 2: Literature Review:
Nguyen et al. (2016), suggested that telemedicine has shown to reduce the cost of health
care and increase the efficacy through better management, reduction of the medication errors and
provision of accessibility. Ting and Tan (2017), suggested that individuals in Singapore tend to
receive delayed care because of long waiting time in clinic. Telemedicine is effective in this