Telemedicine is the process whereby expert medical advice is accessed through the use of communication technology. Depending on the needs of the user and the system chosen, telemedicine can include the use of e-mail, the internet and the transmission of digital still or video images or real time video or teleconferencing. Telemedicine can be used if medical expertise or simply a second opinion is sought. As medical science is growing at a very fast rate, the telemedicine facility at CRP can be used to help various health professionals to keep up to date. This is especially useful in less developed countries such as Bangladesh, where access to facilities, specialised equipment, etc may be limited.

The telemedicine system installed at CRP in July 1999 was the first of its kind in Bangladesh. This was made possible by the support of the Swinfen Charitable Trust in the UK. CRP uses telemedicine for patients who require a second opinion from consultants in the UK. CRP is fortunate to have access to consultants in the UK with a variety of specialities including from the Royal Hospital, Haslar, who very kindly agreed to provide consultation free of cost. Consultants within Bangladesh are invited to provide and receive telemedical consultation for their patients through the telemedicine link at CRP.

Specialities available at the present time include:
ENT (Ear, Nose and Throat)
General Surgery
Histopathology
Nephrology
Neurology
Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Occupational Therapy
Ophthalmology
Paediatrics
Physiotherapy
Plastic Surgery
Radiology
Rheumatology
Spinal and Orthopaedic Surgery
Urology