One hundred years of telemedicine: does this new technology have a place in paediatrics?

Key Points

• To review the century-long history of telemedicine and evaluate its ongoing utility and clinical applications in pediatric healthcare.
• Conducted a historical and conceptual review of telemedicine technology development spanning the past 100 years.
• Evaluated the opportunities, technological requirements, and implementation barriers for remote healthcare delivery in pediatrics.
• Traced the 100-year trajectory of remote medical communication from early mechanical and radio concepts to modern digital health platforms.
• Highlighted pediatric care delivery models where telemedicine enhances specialist access alongside persistent operational and diagnostic challenges.