Telehealth
Term · Computing and IT · MLC-T-CMP-001216
The use of digital information and communication technologies, such as computers and mobile devices, to access and manage health care services remotely. It encompasses a broad scope of activities including virtual doctor visits, remote patient monitoring, and the electronic transmission of medical imaging and patient data. Telehealth is distinct from telemedicine, which refers specifically to the remote delivery of clinical services, whereas telehealth also includes non-clinical activities like provider training.
| Identifier | MLC-T-CMP-001216 |
|---|---|
| Field | Computing and IT |
| Subject | Technical |
Record as JSON
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