Definition of «telemedicine»

Telemedicine is a medical practice that involves the use of telecommunication and information technologies to provide healthcare services remotely. It allows doctors, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to diagnose and treat patients from a distance using video conferencing, mobile apps, and other digital tools. Telemedicine has become increasingly popular in recent years as it offers several benefits such as improved access to medical care for people living in remote areas or with limited mobility, reduced costs for both healthcare providers and patients, and faster diagnosis and treatment of illnesses.

Sentences with «telemedicine»

  • RAND researchers studied about 1,700 patient «visits» for an acute respiratory infection from April 2012 to October 2013 by Teladoc, one of the nation's largest providers of telemedicine services. (sciencedaily.com)
  • A BUNBURY - based radiology practice pioneered the deployment of telemedicine services to remote and rural areas in WA.Imaging the South was founded by radiologist and nuclear technician Dr Johnny Walker in November, 1995. (businessnews.com.au)
  • The company is partnering up with a group of clinicians at Stanford, as well as telemedicine vendor American Well, to test whether Apple Watch's heart rate sensor can detect abnormal heart rhythms in a cohort of patients, according to two people familiar. (cnbc.com)
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