The field of medicine is constantly changing. In the past 200 years, there have been millions of discoveries. In recent years, telehealth has become more popular and is used often. What is telehealth?
Telehealth is the use of communication technologies to provide medical services, such as healthcare and education, for individuals located at a distance. It includes video conferencing, streaming media and land, and wireless communications. Since the COVID-19 pandemic, the use of telehealth has grown significantly worldwide.
Telehealth lets you see medical providers without having to go in person. You can use your phone or computer to meet with them. Telehealth lets you talk with your doctor, send messages to them, and track your healthcare information safely.
Some benefits of telehealth are:
- Safety: Prevents others from getting sick from being in close proximity
- Convenience: You can see your doctor anywhere
- Efficiency: It saves time because you don’t need to take time off
- Choices: You have more healthcare providers available at a given moment.
Related Stories:
https://telehealth.hhs.gov/patients/why-use-telehealth
https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/consumer-health/in-depth/telehealth/art-20044878
https://www.hrsa.gov/telehealth/what-is-telehealth
https://www.fcc.gov/general/telehealth-telemedicine-and-telecare-whats-what
https://www.nibib.nih.gov/science-education/science-topics/telehealth
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