Jena, Germany, continues to advance its Smart Quarter initiative in Lobeda-Ost with the launch of a new telemedicine room in 2025, building on the success of its initial telemedicine projects [7, 8]. This room enables residents to easily access digital consultations with doctors via computers or tablets, bringing healthcare closer to the community [7].
The telemedicine room is equipped with advanced medical technology, allowing doctors to remotely diagnose patients, provide treatment recommendations, and issue electronic prescriptions and sick leave certificates [7]. This initiative aims to make healthcare more efficient and accessible, particularly for those who may have difficulty traveling to traditional medical facilities [7, 10].
The expansion of telemedicine in Jena aligns with Germany's broader efforts to digitize healthcare, including the implementation of electronic patient records and the expansion of telemedicine services in pharmacies [3, 5, 6]. These efforts are expected to improve healthcare access and quality, especially in underserved regions [3, 10].