Translation guide
The remote diagnosis and treatment of patients using telecommunications technology.
The broad concept of providing medical care remotely via technology.
The standard, formal term for telemedicine. Used in official contexts, news, and healthcare discussions.
遠隔医療は地方の患者にとって重要です。
Telemedicine is important for patients in rural areas.
この病院では遠隔医療を導入しています。
This hospital has introduced telemedicine.
Commonly used for online medical consultations, especially in the context of video calls or apps. Slightly more consumer-facing than 遠隔医療.
オンライン診療の予約を取りました。
I made an appointment for an online medical consultation.
Loanword from English. Used in some technical or business contexts, but less common than the Japanese terms.
テレメディシンの市場は成長しています。
The telemedicine market is growing.
The act of consulting a doctor remotely, often via video call.
Natural phrase meaning 'to have a medical examination online'. Use this when describing the action.
風邪の症状があったので、オンラインで診察を受けました。
I had cold symptoms, so I had an online consultation.
Casual way to say 'to be seen remotely (by a doctor)'. 遠隔 means 'remote'.
遠隔で診てもらえる病院を探しています。
I'm looking for a hospital where I can be seen remotely.
Use 遠隔医療 for the system or concept of telemedicine. Use オンライン診療 when talking about a specific online doctor's appointment.