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Term: Telehealth
Glossary Definition
Last Updated: 2008-06-11
Definition:
Telehealth is the process of using information and communications technologies (ICTs) to deliver health information, services and expertise over short and long distances. Telehealth applications are important tools for enhancing health care delivery, particularly in rural and remote areas where health care resources and expertise are often scare or non-existent. Examples of Telehealth: teleconsultation such as telemedicine, teleimaging, telepsychiatry.
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- Martens P, Fransoo R, The Need to Know Team, Burland E, Prior H, Burchill C, Romphf L, Chateau D, Bailly A, Ouelette C. What Works? A First Look at Evaluating Manitoba's Regional Health Programs and Policies at the Population Level. Winnipeg, MB: Manitoba Centre for Health Policy, 2008. [Report] [Summary] [Additional Materials] (View)
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