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ducati
12-Apr-10, 14:56
Thought it might be worthy of discussion here

http://www.caithness-business.co.uk/article.php?id=1666

I personally don't like the idea of remote diagnosis and care. Let's face it the NHS healthline hasn't won a brilliant reputation.

And when you apply this to Social Work......

Sara Jevo
12-Apr-10, 18:32
So you would rather endure long journeys to the likes of Raigmore for a 5-minute consultation?

NHS doesn't use this technology nearly enough. More people could be looked after in their own homes if the technology was used.

Imagine being able to consult your GP using a webcam? Or plugging a thermometer into your PC so that a nurse or a doctor could take your temperature, or blood pressure, or heart beat, or whatever?

It's a no brainer. Imagine the time, money and inconvenience it saves.