Benefits of Telehealth
- Less travel and disruption for routine check-ups
- Improved quality of life for carers
- Fewer stressful, unplanned hospital admissions
- Patients become better informed, and are more empowered to manage their own health
- Easier for health care workers to support people on complex prescription medication
- Patients can have greater piece of mind knowing that their condition is being monitored daily
Case studies:
The Alston Healthcare project, run by Cybermoor, is developing tele-health services for the residents of Alston Moor. Click here to visit their website.
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