An international overview of the regulatory legislation concerning telemedicine
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Telemedicine is a way to provide healthcare services remotely, using digital communication technologies such as video calls, mobile apps, and secure messaging. It allows patients to consult with healthcare professionals without needing to visit a clinic or hospital in person. It has many advantages including making healthcare more accessible and patient centred, as well as being cost and time efficient.
Telemedicine has been available to healthcare providers for several years. However, it was not until the arrival of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, and the need for social distancing and isolating became paramount, that the field of telemedicine came to the forefront. The pandemic, coupled with the existing burden on the healthcare system forced rapid implementation of telemedicine in day-to-day practice, resulting in the use of technology to provide healthcare becoming essential.
As telehealth moves from a supporting role to a core part of clinical practice, this resource provides essential insights on the national developments and legal frameworks related to telemedicine, to help life sciences companies and healthcare providers navigate regional regulations with clarity and confidence. This document does not constitute legal advice, if you require more information please feel free to reach out to the country contacts in this document.
*This tracker is accurate as of May 2025
