Telehealth Basics
What is the term for receiving medical advice or treatment from a healthcare professional using telecommunications technology, often from the comfort of your own home?
What is telehealth?
Name one advantage of telehealth that makes it convenient for patients.
What is saving time on travel to a healthcare facility?
What is one challenge that some people might face when accessing telehealth services?
What is digital literacy?
What is an example of a wearable devices that can track and transmit health data to healthcare providers?
What is an apple watch/fitness tracker?
What is the main goal of telehealth?
What is increasing access to healthcare services?
How does telehealth help students who are feeling unwell but don't want to miss school?
What is allowing them to see a doctor without leaving school?
What is one challenge that some people might face when accessing telehealth services?
What is a lack of reliable internet?
What is the name of the secure online portal where patients can access their medical records and communicate with healthcare providers?
What is a patient portal?
What are the 2 common types of telehealth?
What is asynchronous and synchronous?
How does telehealth contribute to increasing access to healthcare services for individuals in rural or remote areas?
What is by overcoming geographical barriers and providing virtual access to healthcare professionals?
What is one challenge that some people might face when accessing telehealth services?
What is lack of a smart device?
What is an example of a video communication software commonly used in telehealth appointments?
What is Zoom, Skype, or FaceTime?