What is telemedicine?

Telemedicine is the practice of providing increased access to medical advice and services to patients using telecommunications. Many health care companies are utilizing new forms of technology to provide their customers with additional ways of getting a diagnosis or treatment from a physician or nurse practitioner without having to visit the doctor’s office physically. With telemedicine, you speak to a health professional who can either provide you with referrals and more information or give you advice about whether to seek treatment. Telehealth, which is part of telemedicine, refers specifically to the technologies and services, while telemedicine refers to remote clinical and diagnostic assistance.