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The latest in the 'Top Ten' series, this article looks at the application of telehealth technologies to palliative care and how they may help address important challenges inherent to the specialty, such as geography and clinician staffing. Telepalliative care can take many forms, including, but not limited to, video visits between clinicians and patients, smartphone applications to promote caregiver well-being, and remote patient symptom-monitoring programs. Experts in telehealth and palliative care, provide a review of the current evidence for telepalliative care and potential applications and practical tips for using the technology.