The three types of telemedicine are: store-and-forward (asynchronous), remote patient monitoring, and real-time (synchronous).
• Store-and-forward = patient health information (like a questionnaire and photos) is sent to a doctor for her to interpret and advise treatment and write prescriptions
• Remote patient monitoring = the provider monitors a patient’s vital signs from a distance
• Real-time telemedicine = communication with a provider via phone or video