What is telemedicine

What is Telemetry:

Telemetry is the science and technology of collecting sensor data and transmitting it to a remote location. Remote monitoring, in essence, is the ability to ‘see’ and sometimes control from a distance. Telemedicine is just an application of this growing field.

“Telemedicine is the use of medical information exchanged from one site to another via electronic communications to improve patients’ health status. Closely associated with telemedicine is the term “telehealth,” which is often used to encompass a broader definition of remote healthcare that does not always involve clinical services. Videoconferencing, transmission of still images, e-health including patient portals, remote monitoring of vital signs, continuing medical education and nursing call centers are all considered part of telemedicine and telehealth.” (via American Telemedicine Association)

Studies have shown that patients support telemedical services. Telemedicine offer patients access to care that might not be available otherwise as well as medical services due to distance.