Telehealth

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Telehealth

Telehealth (pronounced: te-le-health, from the Greek tele meaning 'far', and health from the Old English hǣlth) is a rapidly growing field within healthcare that utilizes digital information and communication technologies, such as computers and mobile devices, to access health care services remotely and manage health care.

Telehealth can be broken down into three main categories: remote patient monitoring, store and forward, and real-time interactive services.

Remote Patient Monitoring

Remote patient monitoring (RPM) is a technology to enable monitoring of patients outside of conventional clinical settings, which may increase access to care and decrease healthcare delivery costs.

Store and Forward

Store and forward is a type of telemedicine that allows healthcare providers to share patient information, such as lab results or images, with a doctor or specialist at another location.

Real-Time Interactive Services

Real-time interactive services involve live interactions between health professionals and patients from a distance. This can be done through video conferencing, phone calls, or online chat.

Related Terms

  • Telemedicine: While often used interchangeably with telehealth, telemedicine specifically refers to remote clinical services.
  • mHealth: Short for mobile health, mHealth is a sub-segment of telehealth that involves the use of mobile devices for health services.
  • E-Health: E-Health is a broad term that refers to the use of information and communication technologies in healthcare.

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