Telemedicine brings you quality healthcare through the use of IP technology, no matter where you work or where you live. It is a healthcare delivery method that applies high-speed telecommunications systems, computer technology and specialized medical cameras to allow doctors to examine, diagnose, treat and educate patients at a distance.
It represents the use of telecommunications technology for medical diagnosis and patient care when the provider and client are separated by distance. It can include pathology, radiology and patient consultation.
Watch a short video about Telemedicine on CBS News making reference to Virtual Healthcare, where Wyatt Andrews of CBS News speaks to nurse practitioner Cyndi Tenhoopen about Telemedicine, whereby medical professionals evaluate kids' illnesses via the Internet.
Published twice weekly, Telemedicine and e-Health News Alert delivers the latest updates on new technology. The up-to-date News Alert is an invaluable resource on telemedicine, e-health, and remote patient monitoring sent directly to your inbox or other e-mail-enabled mobile device.
