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telehealth noun[ U ] uk /ˈtel.ɪ.helθ/ us /ˈtel.ə.helθ/ the use of technology to provide health care and advice remotely(= from another place): One of the benefits of telehealth is that it saves time and money on travel. A telehealth system was introduced in 2000 to serve people living in rural areas. Instead of getting 27 live visits, the patient gets 15 live visits plus 27 telehealth visits. Telehealth interventions appear to improve management of ulcers. Some services traditionally thought to require face-to-face contact can be provided through telehealth. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases Medical treatment: general words ACLS advance directive allopathic AMA aspirate biosurgery first-aider intubate irradiation light therapy living will medicalization orthodox medicine peroral perorally pharmacotherapy phlebotomy phototherapy quackery telemedicine |