Which is a false statement of telehealth?

a. The patient initiates the contact.
b. Services are initiated by the provider.
c. Telehealth is real-time communication between the patient and the provider.
d. Telehealth services must be provided via an interactive audio and video telecommunications
system.

1 answer

The false statement of telehealth is:

b. Services are initiated by the provider.

In telehealth, the patient often initiates the contact, although there can be situations where a provider initiates contact for follow-ups or specific situations. However, the typical scenario includes the patient reaching out for services.