Draft an 1500 word essay that addresses the current understanding of healthcare delivery challenges prior, during and after a global health crisis. You will explore the role of telemedicine to address the challenges related to access to healthcare resources and personnel in the 21st century. By implementing telemedicine services can we overcome the healthcare disparities that are present both regionally and globally? Can respiratory therapists use technology and telemedicine to better serve our patient population? You will introduce literature that offers a different perspective and/or literature that guides practice in your local context.