Scaling up telemedicine in the WHO European Region

Overview

Telemedicine is a specific type of digital health service involving virtual client-to-provider or provider-to-provider synchronous or asynchronous clinical care delivered at a distance. Telemedicine falls under the broader umbrella of telehealth, which encompasses a more extensive range of digital health activities, including diagnostic services such as radiology, health education, remote monitoring and administrative functions.

 

Editors
World Health Organization. Regional Office for Europe. (‎2025)
Number of pages
16
Reference numbers
WHO Reference Number: WHO/EURO:2025-12185-51957-79682
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