Center for Telemedicine
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) in Lubbock, Texas is recognized as one of the leaders in telemedicine. First noted as a developing pioneer in applying live interactive video to the practice of medicine, TTUHSC remains on the cutting edge.
While many health care professionals believe the technology of telemedicine will someday change the delivery of medicine, today it remains in its infancy stages. TTUHSC is actively involved in the daily practice of telemedicine with numerous clinics, as well as ongoing telemedicine research and training projects. The efforts of the Texas Tech telemedicine program today will help determine the future of health care delivery.
Many people do not have a full understanding of telemedicine and are challenged by the technology. The concept of telemedicine is actually very simple.
Telemedicine is the practice of medicine over distance with the use of telecommunications equipment. Early telemedicine may have been as simple as a doctor telephoning another doctor for advice and consultation. Today, telemedicine can bring a physician located hundreds of miles away into the actual examination room via a live interactive system.
Telemedicine electronically transports primary and specialty medical care into the most remote areas. Persons who live hours from advanced medical care, or even from basic medical services, can directly access high quality medical expertise without leaving their communities.
This website will help you learn more about telemedicine and the nationally renowned TTUHSC Telemedicine Department.