Telemedicine in Brazilian Public Policy Management

摘要

The paper analyzes positive and negative effects of the introduction of a broad public health policy based on telemedicine. Different models of telemedicine are analyzed based on the main concepts and definitions of telemedicine which relate to education, reduction of costs and provision of technological support to other areas of social policies. Best practices in telemedicine will also be described particularly regarding its role in reducing costs of healthcare, minimizing the environmental impact of human activities and generating innovation that encourage citizenship and education.