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单词 telehealth
释义

telehealth

noun

tele·​health ˌte-lə-ˈhelth How to pronounce telehealth (audio)
 also  -ˈheltth
: health care provided remotely to a patient in a separate location using two-way voice and visual communication (as by computer or cell phone) : telemedicine
Instead of forcing sick people to get off their couches, telehealth lets people stay in their homes while getting sound medical advice from professionals. Sarah Harrison
often used before another noun
a telehealth appointmenttelehealth systemsSome also will expand their use of telehealth services, which connect rural patients to specialized providers so they don't have to drive for treatment. Meg Wingerter

Word History

Etymology

tele- + health

First Known Use

1975, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

telehealth

noun

tele·​health ˌtel-ə-ˈhelth How to pronounce telehealth (audio)
: health care provided remotely to a patient in a separate location using two-way voice and visual communication (as by computer or cell phone) : telemedicine
Telehealth extends access, and it has the potential of making healthcare services more convenient for patients, especially those in rural areas, those with small children … and those with mobility restrictions. Clemens Scott Kruse et al., BMJ Open
often used before another noun
telehealth visitsThe states of Virginia, Montana, and Alaska, which all have large populations of veterans, will each receive about $300 000 to create or upgrade telehealth services for veterans who must travel long distances to access medical care … Bridget M. Kuehn, The Journal of the American Medical Association
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