Telehealth. | AHRQ Patient Safety Network

Telehealth. | AHRQ Patient Safety Network

• Commentary
 
• Published October 2017

Telehealth.

Tuckson RV, Edmunds M, Hodgkins ML. N Engl J Med. 2017;377:1585-1592.

Telemedicine can improve patient experience and access to health care. This commentary reviews the current state of telehealth practice, highlights how telehealth can enhance patient engagement, and recommends key factors to consider regarding implementation of telehealth interventions. A previous PSNet perspective discussed the impact of telemedicine on patient safety.

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