What are the advantages of telehealth for patients? (Select all that apply.)
a. Decreased travel time or distance and removal of travel barriers
b. Ease of reimbursement for costs
c. Immediate access to care
d. Early detection of disease processes or health issues
e. Ownership of healthcare and feelings of empowerment
ANS: A, C, D, E
The advantages of telehealth for patients include immediate access to care, decreased travel time, early detection of health issues, and ownership of healthcare. Ease of reimbursement is an advantage for providers.
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