Translation guide
The remote diagnosis and treatment of patients using telecommunications technology.
online medical consultation
Common for video consultations
The broad concept of providing medical care remotely via technology.
The standard, formal term for telemedicine. Used in official contexts, news, and healthcare discussions.
Telemedicine is important for patients in rural areas.
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.
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.
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.
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'.
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.
I'm looking for a hospital where I can be seen remotely.