Telehealth is a growing area of healthcare that uses technology to deliver care remotely and can be used for a wide variety of pediatric services, including consultations, follow-up visits, specialty care, and mental health services. There are many benefits to using telehealth in pediatrics like it can improve access to care for children in underserved or rural areas and it can help reduce missed school days and parental work absenteeism. Another reason can be to provide more convenient and flexible scheduling options for families. Lastlly, telehealth can save time and money by reducing travel costs. And fifth, telehealth appointments tend to be shorter than traditional in-person visits, which can be helpful for busy families.
