telemedicine
noun
tele·med·i·cine
ˌte-lə-ˈme-də-sən 
-ˈmed-sən
: medical care provided remotely to a patient in a separate location using two-way voice and visual communication (as by computer or cell phone)
Telemedicine is increasingly used for disease monitoring and management of chronic medical and mental disorders …—
Kurt Kroenke
Kurt KroenkeEven if no other good for health care emerges from the coronavirus crisis, one development—the incorporation of telemedicine into routine medical care—promises to be transformative.—Jane E. Brody
Jane E. BrodyFor patients, telemedicine apps are a cheap, easy alternative to nonemergency consultations …—Alexandra Sifferlin
Alexandra SifferlinExamples of telemedicine in a Sentence
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According to one study, 43% of U.S. adults with healthcare visits in 2022 turned to telemedicine.
—Savitri Sagar, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
Feeling sick and unable to rule out covid-19, Elyse Greenblatt booked a telemedicine appointment.
—Elisabeth Rosenthal, NPR, 20 Dec. 2024
An ongoing cycle also: Guarantees timely treatment or adjustments
Minimizes severe complications
Reduces emergency room visits
Improves disease outcomes
Ensures higher quality of life
Improving Critical Care
The promptness of telemedicine can be crucial for saving lives.
—Ethan Stone, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024
The company emphasizes the integration of technology to expand the reach of its services, including telemedicine and remote patient monitoring platforms.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 18 Dec. 2024
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Savitri Sagar, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
Feeling sick and unable to rule out covid-19, Elyse Greenblatt booked a telemedicine appointment.
—Elisabeth Rosenthal, NPR, 20 Dec. 2024
An ongoing cycle also: Guarantees timely treatment or adjustments
Minimizes severe complications
Reduces emergency room visits
Improves disease outcomes
Ensures higher quality of life
Improving Critical Care
The promptness of telemedicine can be crucial for saving lives.
—Ethan Stone, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024
The company emphasizes the integration of technology to expand the reach of its services, including telemedicine and remote patient monitoring platforms.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 18 Dec. 2024
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“Telemedicine.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/telemedicine. Accessed 5 Jan. 2025.
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telemedicine
noun
tele·med·i·cine
-ˈmed-ə-sən, -ˈmed-sən
: medical care provided remotely to a patient in a separate location using two-way voice and visual communication (as by computer or cell phone)
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