Telehealth is the use of information and communication technology (ICT) to deliver health services, expertise and information over distance. It includes Internet or web-based “e-health” and video-based applications, and can be delivered “ real-time” or through “ store-and-forward” mode. Telehealth is unique in having the capability to cross-geographical, temporal, political, social and cultural barriers within the health sector.
Use of various forms of communications technologies to improve remote interactions between health care personnel and patients, including computer, e-mail, facsimile, telephone, or video capabilities
The application of telecommunication and computer technologies to the broad spectrum of public health, medicine, and health.
is the use of ICT to deliver health services and exchange health information when distance separates the participants. The term ‘telehealth' is much broader in scope than telemedicine as it's not restricted to the electronic ‘practice of medicine.' Telehealth includes telenursing, home health care / monitoring, e-Health, telemedicine, CME, CNE and patient education.
The use of telecommunications and information technology to deliver health services and transmit health information over distance. Sometimes called telemedicine.
Telehealth is the delivery of health related services and information via telecommunications technologies. It may be as simple as two health professionals discussing a case over the telephone, or as sophisticated as using satellite technology to broadcast a consultation between providers at facilities in two countries, using videoconferencing equipment or robotic technology.