This dissertation investigates Kerala physicians' opinions regarding the use of telemedicine in the treatment of chronic illnesses. The growing significance of digital healthcare delivery, especially in situations where continuity of care and accessibility are critical, served as the impetus for the study.

Introduction: The research background, justification, goals, and questions were presented, establishing telemedicine as a game-changing instrument in India's healthcare system. The study was framed using the Technology Acceptance Model, which emphasises perceived utility and ease of use in driving adoption, and it described the issue of limited access to consistent chronic disease care.

Literature Review: A review of the literature based on both domestic and international data was provided in the study. It looked at patient outcomes, adoption barriers, the efficacy of telemedicine in chronic care, and pertinent theoretical frameworks. The study was justified by identifying gaps, especially the need for context-specific evidence on doctors' perspectives in India.

Methodology: This chapter described philosophy, design, data collection and analysis in detail. Senior specialists in Kerala participated in qualitative interviews and quantitative survey data as part of a mixed-methods approach. In order to ensure rigour, reliability, and ethical compliance, sampling, data collection methods, and analytical techniques, such as thematic analysis and statistics analysis using graphics like pie charts, were described.

Results and discussion: Physicians believed that telemedicine was useful for facilitating ongoing monitoring, decreasing hospital stays, and increasing treatment adherence. However, its potential was constrained by issues like inadequate internet connectivity, a lack of integrated diagnostic support, and digital illiteracy. These findings were discussed in light of previous research and theoretical understandings, reaffirming the significance of perceived utility, usability, and supportive infrastructure in the adoption of telemedicine.

Conclusion: This chapter concluded the study, summarising findings, acknowledging limitations, and offering practical and academic recommendations. It suggested strategies including structured training, digital literacy initiatives, infrastructural integration, and theory-based future research. The reflection underscored the importance of evidencebased approaches in guiding telemedicine practices and policy.