Telehealth: a new venue for health care delivery.
OBJECTIVE
To inform oncology nurses about how telehealth technologies have changed the way in which health care is delivered.


METHODS
Published articles, research studies, and review articles pertaining to telemedicine, telenursing, and telehealth.


CONCLUSIONS
Telehealth technologies connect health professionals and patients worldwide, facilitating consultations among professionals, diagnosing and assessing disease, interviewing, history taking, and prescribing therapy and medication. New telehealth projects connecting providers and patients are emerging rapidly.


CONCLUSIONS
Oncology nurses are prime candidates to transport their expertise to patients and other providers via telehealth technologies.
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ITelehealth, Inc, Frederick, MD, USA.
D003695:Delivery of Health Care / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006801:Humans; D007255:Information Services; D020407:Internet; D020380:Needs Assessment; D009859:Oncology Nursing / Q000193:education / Q000458:organization & administration*; D009937:Organizational Objectives; D013673:Technology Assessment, Biomedical; D017216:Telemedicine / Q000458:organization & administration*; D014481:United States