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Telehealth: a new venue for health care delivery
1ITelehealth, Inc, Frederick, MD, USA.
Objectives:
To inform oncology nurses about how telehealth technologies have changed the way in which health care is delivered.
Data Sources:
Published articles, research studies, and review articles pertaining to telemedicine, telenursing, and telehealth.
Conclusions:
Telehealth technologies connect health professionals and patients worldwide, facilitating consultations among professionals, diagnosing and assessing disease, interviewing, history taking, and prescribing therapy and medication. New telehealth projects connecting providers and patients are emerging rapidly.
Implications For Nursing Practice:
Oncology nurses are prime candidates to transport their expertise to patients and other providers via telehealth technologies.