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
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Nurse practitioners can also remotely give medical advice, make diagnoses, and issue prescriptions over the phone or through telemedicine video apps.
—Barbara A. Perry, Newsweek, 28 Jan. 2025
Exploring Healthcare Management: Opportunities abound in digital health and telemedicine leadership for those with dual expertise.
—Chris Westfall, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
The states are challenging the FDA actions that have loosened restrictions on the drug since 2016, including approving it for use in the first 10 weeks of pregnancy and allowing it to be prescribed by telemedicine and sent through the mail.
—Nathaniel Weixel, The Hill, 16 Jan. 2025
GeoBlue also provides in-house telemedicine providers and clinic listings for members.
—Lisa McCarty, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2025
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Barbara A. Perry, Newsweek, 28 Jan. 2025
Exploring Healthcare Management: Opportunities abound in digital health and telemedicine leadership for those with dual expertise.
—Chris Westfall, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
The states are challenging the FDA actions that have loosened restrictions on the drug since 2016, including approving it for use in the first 10 weeks of pregnancy and allowing it to be prescribed by telemedicine and sent through the mail.
—Nathaniel Weixel, The Hill, 16 Jan. 2025
GeoBlue also provides in-house telemedicine providers and clinic listings for members.
—Lisa McCarty, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2025
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“Telemedicine.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/telemedicine. Accessed 2 Feb. 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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