Before learning about this topic, I did not know much about Telehealth and telemedicine. I knew that it was a way to get healthcare online, but other than that I did not know much else. I thought the two words were interchangeable. I then learned that while very similar, Telehealth is more of an umbrella term which can include telemedicine but also other remote services including non-medical services. Over the last few years Telehealth and telemedicine have become much more popular. Throughout the pandemic, there were many reasons individuals may not have been able to receive health care like they did in the past. Telehealth became a way for individuals to access the care they needed in a safe manner that worked for them. I will apply what I learned about Telehealth and telemedicine to my care for patients because I can not only educate them about in person services but also remote services that may be beneficial to them.
