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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This might involve having clinical team members or care coordinators connect with patients ahead of their visit, either by phone or through telemedicine that is designed specifically for older adults.
—Laurie Archbald-Pannone, The Conversation, 14 Mar. 2025
Studies highlighting the impact of telemedicine can help demonstrate its value to hospitals and policymakers.
—Jason Povio, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
Among adults 50-plus, the most popular digital health services include health-tracking apps (71%), fitness classes (59%), medical services, telemedicine, and mental health resources.
—Joseph Coughlin, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025
In Louisiana and Texas, doctors must have a license in the state to provide telemedicine services to residents, unless there’s an exception.
—Alaa Elassar, CNN, 23 Feb. 2025
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Laurie Archbald-Pannone, The Conversation, 14 Mar. 2025
Studies highlighting the impact of telemedicine can help demonstrate its value to hospitals and policymakers.
—Jason Povio, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
Among adults 50-plus, the most popular digital health services include health-tracking apps (71%), fitness classes (59%), medical services, telemedicine, and mental health resources.
—Joseph Coughlin, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025
In Louisiana and Texas, doctors must have a license in the state to provide telemedicine services to residents, unless there’s an exception.
—Alaa Elassar, CNN, 23 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for telemedicine
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“Telemedicine.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/telemedicine. Accessed 20 Mar. 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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