word
telemedicine
tel-ih-MED-ih-sin
ˌtɛlɪˈmɛdɪsɪnListen
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telemedicine
Dictionary meaning
the delivery of clinical health services and consultations across a distance using telecommunications and digital technologies including video calls, remote monitoring devices, and secure messaging platforms; bridges geographic barriers to healthcare access in rural and underserved communities, and expanded dramatically during the COVID-19 pandemic when in-person care was disrupted; raises important questions about the quality of remote assessment, data privacy, digital equity, and regulatory frameworks for cross-border medical practice
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