DOI: https://doi.org/10.36347/sjams.2025.v13i01.008

Pages: 39-42

Background: COVID-19 has potentiated the growth of Telemedicine, offering easier access to care, convenience and cost effectiveness. Nevertheless, Telemedicine is not without risk, with the potential to impact healthcare outcomes, as with any other healthcare delivery model. Aim: This Review Paper aims to examine the literature in order to evaluate Telemedicine consultations in Saudi Arabia, based on reported health outcomes and patient adherence. Method: A total of 11 relevant scientific articles were selected from various databases (such as Google Scholar, PubMed, and Science Direct) for this review, based on keywords such as “Telemedicine”, “Telemedicine Consultations”, “Telemedicine Health Outcomes”, “Telemedicine in Saudi Arabia”. Results: The utilisation of Telemedicine in its collective modes of telephone calls, messages and video calls has yielded positive Health outcomes in Family Medicine. Conclusion: The benefits of Telemedicine on health outcomes are numerous, however, limitations and potential risks inhibit full implementation in Saudi Arabia. Furthermore, studies of variable design methodologies are required. Standardised Telemedicine policies within the Family Medicine service provision, ensuring the availability of appropriate technology, in addition to utilisation of appropriately qualified and highly trained professionals, as well as combining virtual care with in-person visits, are essential in the optimisation of Telemedicine service provision.