C1nounformalhealthtechnology
US/ˈtel.əˌmed.ə.sən/
UK/ˈtel.ɪˌmed.ɪ.sɪn/
medical care given from a distance, usually by phone or video call
In context
Telemedicine allows patients in remote villages to speak with a doctor without traveling to the city.
Many clinics introduced telemedicine appointments to reduce crowded waiting rooms.
Critics worry that telemedicine cannot replace a proper physical examination.
Words that go with telemedicine
noun + noun
- telemedicine serviceThe hospital offers a telemedicine service for elderly patients.
- telemedicine platformThe telemedicine platform connects patients and specialists.
- telemedicine appointmentI booked a telemedicine appointment for Monday.
verb + noun
- use telemedicineRural clinics increasingly use telemedicine.
- expand telemedicineThe government plans to expand telemedicine nationwide.
noun + preposition
- the rise of telemedicineThe rise of telemedicine has changed primary care.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
a telemedicinesCorrect: telemedicine