What is "telemedicine" and what does it mean for a pediatric surgeon?
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In brief
In brief
This article defines telemedicine and its various components, providing a comprehensive glossary of terms and explaining how virtual care modalities apply specifically to pediatric surgical practice. It clarifies the scope and applications of telemedicine for pediatric surgeons.
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Telemedicine is a broad term and has recently become a household term in the medical field. However, there are many interpretations as to what the term "telemedicine" means. There are many facets to telemedicine and here we describe all of the elements of telemedicine, a glossary of terms, and how they relate to pediatric surgery.
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