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“Telemedicine” is often regarded as synonymous with “video consultations for patients”. These are admittedly part of it but the umbrella term “telemedicine” encompasses far more too. For example, “teleconsultations” between doctors. The articles that follow provide information about the possibilities offered by telemedicine.

Telemedicine

A medical professional operating a tablet, with cardiac monitors visible in the background. A medical professional operating a tablet, with cardiac monitors visible in the background.

Telestroke units – remote joint management of strokes

Urgent action is needed when someone has a stroke. Support via telemedicine allows lives to be saved remotely.

Doctors on a video conference Doctors on a video conference

Tele-expertise – remote advice from doctor to doctor

Tele-expertise is the use of digital media by doctors to discuss difficult cases or interdisciplinary questions.

Emergency responders perform an ECG on an emergency patient Emergency responders perform an ECG on an emergency patient

Emergency care from the tele-emergency service or tele-stroke unit

In medical emergencies, every minute counts. Tele-emergency services and tele-stroke units can save lives remotely.

A doctor holds a tablet in her hand for telemonitoring. A doctor holds a tablet in her hand for telemonitoring.

What is telemonitoring?

Telemonitoring refers to the monitoring and evaluation of important health parameters remotely. In what areas is telemonitoring used? How does it work?

A woman sits on her bed with her laptop open. A woman sits on her bed with her laptop open.

Telemedicine: remote healthcare services

Telemedicine means that medical services can be provided remotely, for example, in a video consultation. It therefore supports high-quality nationwide medical care.

An elderly gentleman sits in front of a laptop, using it to attend an online video appointment. An elderly gentleman sits in front of a laptop, using it to attend an online video appointment.

Video appointments

Video appointments enable doctors to be consulted online. Patients do not need any special technical equipment.

A visiting healthcare assistant with an older patient A visiting healthcare assistant with an older patient

Telemedicine house call

Telemedicine house calls are conducted by specially trained healthcare assistants rather than by doctors. Doctors can be contacted by video call if required.

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