Question

in addition to talking to other doctors remotely, telehealth technology
○ allows patients and doctors to talk online.
○ gives doctors the ability to keep people healthier.
○ eliminates the need for doctors to see patients.
○ allows patients to self-diagnose using the internet.

Explanation:

Telehealth technology is about remote healthcare interactions. Let's analyze each option:

• Option 1: Telehealth does allow patients and doctors to communicate online (e.g., video consultations), which matches its core function of remote communication between patients and healthcare providers, in addition to doctor - doctor remote talks.
• Option 2: Telehealth is more about facilitating communication and access to care, not directly giving doctors the ability to "keep people healthier" in a general sense that is distinct from in - person care in a way that defines telehealth.
• Option 3: Telehealth does not eliminate the need for doctors to see patients entirely; in - person visits are still necessary for many procedures and examinations.
• Option 4: Telehealth is not about patients self - diagnosing (self - diagnosis is not a reliable or intended part of telehealth; it's about doctor - patient interaction remotely).

Answer:

A. allows patients and doctors to talk online.