Consumer-directed telehealth.

This article discusses consumer-directed technologies for health care and promotion in light of the rapid expansion of consumer-oriented tools and technologies, which has redefined telehealth. The difference between traditional telehealth services focused on supporting or augmenting institutional-based health care activities, and consumer-directed telehealth activities more linked to individuals are presented, the 3 orders of consumer-directed telehealth are described, and technical issues inherent in telehealth programs are discusses.