--- title: "WebRTC: delivering telehealth in the browser" description: Overview of WebRTC and how it can be used for remote telemedicine or telehealth consultations. image: https://blog.webrtc.ventures/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/mHealthBanner.png --- [Skip to content](https://blog.webrtc.ventures/2016/04/webrtc-for-telehealth#main-content) ![WebRTC.ventures](https://blog.webrtc.ventures/hubfs/logo-main-light.svg) - [WebRTC Services](https://webrtc.ventures/webrtc-development-services/) Show submenu for WebRTC Services - [Assess](https://webrtc.ventures/services/assess/) - [Build](https://webrtc.ventures/services/build/) - [Integrate](https://webrtc.ventures/services/integrate/) - [Test](https://webrtc.ventures/services/test/) - [Manage](https://webrtc.ventures/services/manage/) - [Migrating From Twilio Video](https://webrtc.ventures/twilio-video/) - Our Partners Show submenu for Our Partners - [Amazon Chime SDK](https://webrtc.ventures/partners/amazon-chime-sdk/) - Stories of Success Show submenu for Stories of Success - 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What are the pros and cons? I tried to address those questions to mobile health professionals in a recent edition of the **mHealth Journal**. In my viewpoint column entitled [“WebRTC: delivering telehealth in the browser”](http://mhealth.amegroups.com/article/view/9831/10421), I give an overview of WebRTC, and the unique challenges and benefits it offers for **telemedicine applications**. I have included a summary of the key points below, and you can also [read the full article on mHealth.](http://mhealth.amegroups.com/article/view/9831/10421) ## Pros of WebRTC for Telehealth 1. Peer to Peer – No intermediate server means more patient privacy and more secure applications. 2. Encrypted – good for HIPAA compliance! All video, audio, and data is encrypted in transit. 3. No plugins – This means no special installs for healthcare professionals or patients. ## Cons of WebRTC for Telehealth 1. Peer to Peer – Works great for small conversations but doesn’t scale well to large conversations. 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