teleconsultation

Definition

A medical consultation or health assessment provided remotely to a patient by a healthcare professional, typically conducted via phone, video call, or digital communication.

Etymology

Derived from the Greek 'tele' (meaning 'far' or 'at a distance') and the Latin 'consultationem' (meaning 'a discussion' or 'counsel').

In the news

In the article, the author explains that they offer teleconsultation as a way to provide medical guidance and follow-up care to employees who are based in distant locations or unable to visit the hospital in person.

Taking Healthcare To Workplace: How Mobile Diagnostics Are Redefining Occupational Health

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