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Patient journey

Glossary term

Telemedicine

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The broader practice of delivering healthcare services remotely using information and communication technologies, encompassing teleconsultations, remote monitoring, digital diagnostics, and the electronic transmission of patient data between clinicians. It plays an increasingly important role in supporting medical tourists before and after their treatment abroad.

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