Consumer-directed telehealth.
This article discusses consumer-directed technologies for health care and promotion in light of the rapid expansion of consumer-oriented tools and technologies, which has redefined telehealth. The difference between traditional telehealth services focused on supporting or augmenting institutional-based health care activities, and consumer-directed telehealth activities more linked to individuals are presented, the 3 orders of consumer-directed telehealth are described, and technical issues inherent in telehealth programs are discusses.
Peter A. Silverman Global eHealth Program, Dalla Lana School of Public Health, University of Toronto, 155 College Street, Room 586, Toronto, ON M5B2P7, Canada. cameron.norman@utoronto.ca
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D003256:Community Participation; D019033:Delivery of Health Care, Integrated / Q000458:organization & administration*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D033183:Interdisciplinary Communication; D008297:Male; D017216:Telemedicine / Q000379:methods*; D017749:Total Quality Management