AMRIT - Telemedicine (TM) Service

The AMRIT Telemedicine (TM) Service enhances the capabilities of Health and Wellness Centers (HWCs) by providing remote healthcare services, improving accessibility, enabling collaborative care, and integrating with other facilities such as drug dispensing and laboratory services. This service aims to extend the reach and convenience of HWCs, ensuring that patients receive necessary medical advice and services without the need for in-person visits.

Features of Telemedicine (TM)

Telemedicine in Health and Wellness Centers (HWCs)

Telemedicine is integral to HWCs, enhancing accessibility and efficiency in healthcare services.

1. Teleconsultation – HWCs use telemedicine for virtual consultations, allowing patients to connect with doctors via video calls for diagnoses, medical advice, and follow-ups, reducing the need for in-person visits.

2. Improved Accessibility – Patients in remote areas or with mobility issues can access healthcare conveniently without traveling to HWCs.

3. Outpatient Services – Telemedicine supports outpatient care by enabling virtual visits, follow-ups, and remote monitoring, ensuring timely medical attention without physical appointments.

4. Medication Management – Doctors can remotely prescribe medications, and patients can collect them from the HWC’s drug dispensing facility, ensuring a smooth medication process.

5. Collaborative Care – HWCs can consult specialists via telemedicine for expert opinions, ensuring comprehensive patient care through seamless collaboration.

6. Integration with Laboratory Services – IoT-enabled labs can transmit test data directly to the HWC’s application, facilitating real-time consultations and efficient interpretation of results.

Telemedicine strengthens HWCs by bridging geographical gaps, optimizing resources, and ensuring timely medical intervention.

Building From Source

This microservice is built using Java and the Spring Boot framework, with MySQL as the underlying database. Before building the TM module, ensure you have the following prerequisites: For step-by-step guide, follow this [guide] (https://piramal-swasthya.gitbook.io/amrit/developer-guide/development-environment-setup) .

Prerequisites

• JDK 17 (LTS)
• Maven

To build the TM module from source, follow these steps:

1. Clone the repository to your local machine.
2. Install the required dependencies and build the module using the following command:

• Execute the following command:

  mvn clean install
  

3. You can copy common_example.properties to common_local.properties and edit the file accordingly. The file is under src/main/environment folder.
4. Run the development server by following these steps:

• Start the Redis server.
• Execute the following command:

  mvn spring-boot:run -DENV_VAR=local
  

• Open your browser and navigate to http://localhost:8080/swagger-ui.html#!/

Usage

All the features of the TM module have been exposed as REST endpoints. For detailed information on how to use the service, refer to the SWAGGER API specification.

With the TM module, you can efficiently manage all aspects of your telemedicine application, ensuring seamless remote healthcare services for patients and collaboration among healthcare professionals.

Filing Issues

If you encounter any issues, bugs, or have feature requests, please file them in the main AMRIT repository. Centralizing all feedback helps us streamline improvements and address concerns efficiently.

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