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Telemedicine

What is Telemedicine?

Telemedicine specifically refers to the remote diagnosis and treatment of patients using telecommunication technology, often involving video conferencing between patients and healthcare providers.

In what context is Telemedicine applicable?

Although telemedicine and telehealth are often used interchangeably, there are important differences. Telemedicine refers to the clinical application of remote technology. Telehealth is a broader term that can include remote non-clinical services.

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