Telehealth in Brazil: Contemporary Tool for Access to Health

This work raises questions about telehealth in Brazil, especially the areas of diagnosis, treatment and monitoring at distance, emphasizing its importance for the improvement of health conditions. It was based on a literature review. Three successful experiences were selected as examples: The Minas Gerais Project Telecardio, the São Paulo University Teleaudiology and Telerehabilitiation of UnB. Despite the increase of telehealth experiences in Brazil, much remains to be done in regard to diagnosis, treatment and follow-up, with potential positive effects on health.