Finding a doctor or specialist could soon be as easy as picking up a phone. telemedicine consultant, Vincenzo Gulla, gives his insights into telehealth.
AV Magazine, telemedicine case study – Where are the doctors when you need one?
The idea of telehealth has been around for many years. Telemedicine generally refers to the use of communications and information technologies for the delivery of clinical care. In this discipline medical information is transferred via telephone, the internet or other networks for the purpose of consulting and sometimes even remote medical procedures or examinations.
Videocommunication now has the prime role of improving the quality of life for patients and reduc ing costs for healthcare structures. Broadband capacity, better videoconferencing equipment and the use of high definition are making telemedicine a real option for the health industry. There is also an important role to be filled by av integrators on designing systems that address local needs.
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