Erito Marques de Souza Filho et al. Alexandra Monteiro
“Even when the road is hard, never give up” – Tupac Shakur and The Outlawz
The above quote is from the hit song “Baby Don’t Cry” immortalized by Tupac and The Outlawz. The song is about a young woman who faces challenges and receives encouragement to persevere and not give up. In a similar way, telemedicine faces several challenges on an arduous path. In this way, imbued with a tenacious spirit, its users have had remarkable experiences. In the current issue of the International Journal of Cardiovascular Sciences, Esmerio and colleagues presented a successful application of a telecardiology service. They emphasized that the work contributed to reducing the distance between patients and specialized professionals, and they highlighted a high level of satisfaction for both patients and health Professionals. Experiences like this represent the relevant role of telemedicine in providing quality health services and generating value. However, these tools still face important challenges that need to be overcome.
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