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What is Telehealth?
Telehealth and telemedicine are terms that are often used interchangeably. While there are subtle differences, either term can be used in most situations. Here is a definition of telemedicine that will work equally well for telehealth:
"Telemedicine is the use of medical information exchanged from one site to another via electronic communications to improve patients' health status. Closely associated with telemedicine is the term "telehealth," which is often used to encompass a broader definition of remote healthcare that does not always involve clinical services. Videoconferencing, transmission of still images, e-health including patient portals, remote monitoring of vital signs, continuing medical education and nursing call centers are all considered part of telemedicine and telehealth" (American Telemedicine Association)
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