HIMSS Word of the Day #111: Store-and-Forward Telehealth
Store-and-forward telehealth captures images, recordings, or data and sends them securely for a clinician to review later, without both parties being available at the same time. This post explains how asynchronous telehealth works, common uses such as dermatology, eye screening, and e-consults, its advantages and limits, and the nurse’s role in capturing good data.