noun · academic
telemedicine
/ˌtɛlɪˈmɛdɪsɪn/tel·e·MED·i·cine
The provision of medical services remotely using telecommunications technology, such as video consultations.
Examples
“Many rural clinics now use telemedicine to consult specialists in the city.”
“Telemedicine appointments can reduce travel time for patients.”
“During the pandemic, telemedicine became a key way to maintain routine care.”
Band 8 sentence
“Telemedicine has transformed access to primary care, particularly for rural patients who previously faced long journeys.”
Collocations
- telemedicine consultation
- access to telemedicine
- telemedicine service
Word family
Common mistakes
I had a telemedicine yesterday.→I had a telemedicine appointment yesterday.
We do telemedicine with doctor.→We have a telemedicine consultation with the doctor.
Say it for a higher band
5online doctor→6remote consultation→7+telemedicine
Synonyms
remote consultation
Easily confused
telehealth
“Telehealth platforms often include fitness classes as well as medical consultations.”
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