Telecare services and 'smart' homes share a common technological base in information technology and telecommunications. There is growing interest in both telecare services and smart homes, although they have b...
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Telecare services and 'smart' homes share a common technological base in information technology and telecommunications. There is growing interest in both telecare services and smart homes, although they have been studied in isolation. Telecare has been driven largely by perceived cost savings and improved service delivery to the home, leading to improved quality of life and independent living. Smart homes are also expected to provide better and safer living conditions. The integration of the two should produce more secure and autonomous living. There are different forms of telecare services, as there are different types of smart homes, each ranging from basic systems involving the use of alarms and the ordinary telephone to intelligent monitoring with sensors and interactive communication. The introduction of these systems has policy implications, such as the need for coordination between health, social services and housing policy makers, which will reduce duplication and inefficient allocation of resources. Successful delivery of telecare to the home is as much dependent on the construction and condition of the housing stock as it is on the ability of the care provider to meet users' needs. if the UK National Health Service (NHS) could replace a significant proportion of domiciliary nursing visits by telephone calls, then savings of up to pound 200 million per annum would be possible.
For more than 3 years members of the TeleDent team from Bristol University have been looking at the potential of videoconferencing technology for dentistry Here they explain what videocanferencing is and how it can he...
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For more than 3 years members of the TeleDent team from Bristol University have been looking at the potential of videoconferencing technology for dentistry Here they explain what videocanferencing is and how it can help the GDP. They discuss examples of its most promising uses for the profession, which include professional updating and providing diagnostic support at a distance. They describe the equipment that is needed, the different types of system available and give an indication of costs. A suggested procedure for using the technology for remote referrals is outlined. 'Store and forward' techniques are also discussed. These do not involve a live video but involve the sending of static electronic files. This approach is compared with videoconferencing, and the article looks at the question of which will be best suited to the GDP, and for what purposes.
Emphasizes the need for physicians to start charging for all medical services they render through the telephone and the Internet. Implications of charging for electronic services; Four-step program to initiate change ...
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Emphasizes the need for physicians to start charging for all medical services they render through the telephone and the Internet. Implications of charging for electronic services; Four-step program to initiate change in the practice patterns of physicians; Fee exacted by lawyers and accountants to clients who consulted them through the telephone or the Internet.
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