Overview
Telehealth accessibility is crucial for ensuring that marginalized groups receive the healthcare they need. By utilizing digital platforms, telehealth can overcome geographical and social barriers, providing essential services to those who might otherwise go without. However, challenges such as the ...
Key Terms
Example: A patient consults a doctor via video call.
Example: Low-income families or racial minorities.
Example: Rural areas lacking high-speed internet.
Example: Providing language services for non-English speakers.
Example: Remote diagnosis and treatment of patients.
Example: Using telehealth to monitor diabetes.
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intermediateKey Concepts
digital dividehealth equitytelemedicinemarginalized communities