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The Utilization of Telemedicine in the Field of Sleep Medicine: A Review Article

Muhannad Hawari*

Telemedicine (TM) is defined as "the practice of medicine using electronic communications, information technology or other means between a licensee in one location and a patient in another location, with or without an intervening healthcare provider". Its objective is to deliver medical care to patients using telecommunication technology with the aim of benefitting a patient or a population. Telemedicine can improve patients' health care experience and reduce costs of health care at the same time. In this review, we identify the way TM can be used in the diagnosis and management of sleep disorders.