The COVID-19 pandemic and associated social distancing measures have led to rapid and substantial increases in telemedicine use. This pattern is likely to continue, given the current trajectory of COVID-19, with telemedicine potentially becoming routine for the management of some conditions. Successful implementation of telemedicine in clinical practice requires resources and support to ensure appropriate use, including efficient digital setup and infrastructure, and training. Published evidence suggests that current telemedicine training is not sufficient. Specifically, there are unmet educational needs on the use of telemedicine across the training and development continuum of healthcare practitioners. In view of this, and given the constant advancement in technologies, there is an increased need for telemedicine-related continuing medical education (CME) to ensure that patients receive optimal care while protecting their privacy and safety. Across the Asia-Pacific region, unmet healthcare practitioner educational needs may be addressed through on-the-job training and development through CME and other initiatives. Here we propose targeted educational programmes for healthcare practitioners, focussing on the effective use of teleconsultation, as we look to the future and realise the full benefits of telemedicine. The regional findings and the approaches suggested may also be applicable beyond Asia-Pacific.
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