To state that the future of
healthcare lies in the further influx of technology is very much stating the
obvious. Over the decades of the twentieth century we have seen a great deal of
technological advancements in all spheres of human life and this includes the
medical, clinical and communication spheres. These advancements combined have
greatly enhanced the levels of healthcare practice & delivery across
Australia and of course through the rest of the world.
As we are now firmly into the 21st
century, the pace of technological advancements is only gather further pace
while their percolation into the mainstream hasn’t been more faster ever
before. The opening of the first ever fully-integrated digital hospital in
Queensland, Australia provides the proof of this, if such a thing was actually
required.
Based on the past history and the
present scenario, the future of the Australian Healthcare
system
therefore can be summarized in three parts as seen below:
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Going further & father
Healthcare providers now have the
technology to reach the furthest populace. Various options such as - remote
patient consulting and telemedicine facilities – have revolutionized the
ability of delivering healthcare to the farthest ends of the geographical
extremities. Patients can now consult with the doctors, despite being miles
away from the clinic. With the use of technology hospitals and healthcare
providers are now able to go further than they ever have been to reach that
section of the populace which may have thus far been outside its net.
Improving communication facilities
have allowed patients the option of being in touch with the hospital in
multiple ways. Apps, widgets and social media provide for a whole new concept
of patient-doctor relationship.
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Integrated & Unified
approach
As the entire Australian landmass
stands at the cusp of being integrated into the National Broadband
Network,
the opportunities that lie ahead for the healthcare sector are innumerable.
Patient data can be integrated and made available on a unified platform.
Healthcare provides can access this data whenever there is a patient touch-point
and offer better medical advice.
An integrated approach also helps
reach patients with the right treatment plans, diagnostic measures and
preventive measures. This ensures that the overall patient experience never
diminishes.
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Personalized Care
As more & more people are brought
into the National Broadband Network, it allows for healthcare service providers
to build personalized health solutions based on specific needs. Healthcare
service providers can remain in touch with the patients and monitor their
health on a periodic basis without the need for the patients to be visiting the
clinic. This allows for service providers to prescribe personalized health care
solutions which act as preventive procedures against certain diseases.
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