telehealth

noun

tele·​health ˌte-lə-ˈhelth How to pronounce telehealth (audio)
 also  -ˈheltth
: health care provided remotely to a patient in a separate location using two-way voice and visual communication (as by computer or cell phone) : telemedicine
Instead of forcing sick people to get off their couches, telehealth lets people stay in their homes while getting sound medical advice from professionals.Sarah Harrison
often used before another noun
a telehealth appointment
telehealth systems
Some also will expand their use of telehealth services, which connect rural patients to specialized providers so they don't have to drive for treatment.Meg Wingerter

Examples of telehealth in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Many patients might be unfamiliar with telehealth technology. Ajay Prasad, Forbes, 11 Oct. 2024 At least one of the cease-and-desist letters is to a virtual telehealth clinic selling an oral version of tirzepatide, sold in pill form rather than as an injectable medication. Kate Knibbs, WIRED, 10 Oct. 2024 State of play: Loosening of telehealth restrictions that allowed people greater access to medication to treat opioid use disorder like buprenorphine also likely helped — and are at risk of being repealed, Welsh said. Thomas Wheatley, Axios, 7 Oct. 2024 Either their doctor or the telehealth doctor will receive and discuss the results with them. Alice Park, TIME, 2 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for telehealth 

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Word History

Etymology

tele- + health

First Known Use

1975, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of telehealth was in 1975

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Cite this Entry

“Telehealth.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/telehealth. Accessed 15 Oct. 2024.

Kids Definition

telehealth

noun
tele·​health
ˌtel-ə-ˈhelth

Medical Definition

telehealth

noun
tele·​health ˌtel-ə-ˈhelth How to pronounce telehealth (audio)
: health care provided remotely to a patient in a separate location using two-way voice and visual communication (as by computer or cell phone) : telemedicine
Telehealth extends access, and it has the potential of making healthcare services more convenient for patients, especially those in rural areas, those with small children … and those with mobility restrictions.Clemens Scott Kruse et al., BMJ Open
often used before another noun
telehealth visits
The states of Virginia, Montana, and Alaska, which all have large populations of veterans, will each receive about $300 000 to create or upgrade telehealth services for veterans who must travel long distances to access medical care …Bridget M. Kuehn, The Journal of the American Medical Association
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