N-GEN Communications Web-based Seminars ©NGCS

Seminar - An Overview of Communications Technologies

Module 4 - ATM Technology                                                                                                                      Slide 39 of 46 _________________                                                                                  __________

                        ATM Technology Application #3 - Telemedicine

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The healthcare industry can benefit from ATM technology. Medical doctors, specialists, patients and  hospitals can all benefit.

Electronic Medical Records - can be viewed by doctors before reaching the hospital.

Remote Consultation - Specialists can be consulted remotely. A family doctor and specialist will have access to a patient's medical records.

Remote Diagnostics (Real-time) - A patient can be diagnosed in remote locations, such as  northern Canada, where doctors and specialists are not available on site.

Home Healthcare - Will have access to current medical and drug information and can consult with a doctor on-line about the patient health.