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Gesundheit Digital Telemedicine

“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

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 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.

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?

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.

Video appointments

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

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.