PT - JOURNAL ARTICLE AU - Algahtani, Hussein A. AU - Shirah, Bader H. TI - Rapid implementation of telemedicine in Neurology during the COVID-19 pandemic AID - 10.17712/nsj.2022.1.20210080 DP - 2022 Jan 01 TA - Neurosciences Journal PG - 4--9 VI - 27 IP - 1 4099 - http://nsj.org.sa/content/27/1/4.short 4100 - http://nsj.org.sa/content/27/1/4.full SO - Neurosciences (Riyadh)2022 Jan 01; 27 AB - Telemedicine is defined as the remote medical practice of delivering healthcare services to the underserved using information and communication technology. It encompasses a wide range of medical activities, including diagnosis, treatment, disease prevention, and education. The coronavirus disease of 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has caused significant social dislocation, negative economic impact, and a major change in medical practice in Saudi Arabia. Telemedicine has rapidly moved to the frontline of healthcare practice due to the demand for prevention and mitigation strategies. It has been encouraged and facilitated with huge government support. Herein, we describe the virtual clinical practice of the neurology department at King Abdulaziz Medical City-Jeddah in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. This narrative review is an urgent call to improve the perception and knowledge of both medical personnel and patients concerning telemedicine and to support the utilization of advanced information and communication technology.