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e-health
(Electronic-HEALTH) An umbrella term for health information via electronic means. It encompasses healthcare information systems, including the management and sharing of healthcare records, the...
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Definition: e-health
(Electronic-HEALTH) An umbrella term for health information via electronic means. It encompasses healthcare information systems, including the management and sharing of healthcare records, the dissemination of healthcare information, both privately and publicly, medical research and consumer healthcare Web sites. See healthcare IT.
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