Worried about her daughter’s fever, Kiara contacts the pediatrician’s office. Since it is after hours, no one is in the office. The pediatrician suggests that Kiara do a video call so that she can discuss her daughter’s symptoms and formulate a plan. What type of telecommunication is this an example of?

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Responses

store and forward

store and forward

remote monitoring

remote monitoring

interactive

interactive

e-prescribing

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The situation described is an example of interactive telecommunication. This involves real-time communication between the patient (or caregiver) and the healthcare provider, allowing for immediate discussion of symptoms and formulation of a plan.