Telehealth has transformed how we receive treatment in various ways. It’s not only beneficial to patients but also doctors. This technology utilizes digital information and devices such as mobile devices and computers to access medical care remotely. This technology is available to both the doctor and patients. The UAE is at the forefront in promoting telehealth as a way of improving healthcare. Telemedicine is set to change the healthcare sector in the UAE. As technology...
Appointment reminder software helps healthcare providers save time and resources while delivering better customer service. Reminding patients of upcoming appointments also reduce no-shows and last-minute cancellations. While the software is useful, it requires proper implementation. To take advantage of the software, use the following best practices for patient appointment reminder software. Allow Patients to Select Reminder Channels Appointment reminder software typically includes the ability to send reminders via text or email. Give patients the option...
Technology led changes – from the addition of robotics to the adoption of surgical ‘space suits’ – are having significant implications for operating room ergonomics. As Tom Downes, CEO, Quail Digital, explains, the way multi-skilled, multi-discipline teams need to interact with both technology and each other is creating a pressing requirement for more effective OR communication. Communication Challenge The rapid evolution of technology, not least robotics, is inspiring the next generation of ergonomic design to better...
Technology has greatly affected our lives. It has produced the inventions that make our lives easier and more convenient. Things that seemed impossible decades ago can now be done with a click of a button and with less time involved. For one, you can now talk and see people real-time – even if they’re located countries away from you – all thanks to video chat application, handheld devices and of course, the internet. Aside from...
It’s not hard to see why online counselling is growing in popularity. We now live in a technology dominated society; tech is a huge part of modern life – especially for millennials. Some may be skeptical, but e-therapy undoubtedly has some clear benefits. The Advantages of Online Therapy Accessibility for Those with Physical Limitations Online therapy provides accessibility to individuals who are disabled or housebound. Mobility can be a big issue when it comes...
“Save Paper Here and There, Don’t Waste it Anywhere” This is probably a green activists slogan but it is highly time that we wake up to support the younger generation towards fixing the damage that we are mostly responsible for. Having spent many years in the pharmaceutical industry I still cannot understand why are still using what is called Patient Information Leaflet for example in Europe or also Patient Package Insert in the US instead...
As the Government’s 10-year plan for the NHS reveals it aims to make digital consultations the norm, Dan Worman CEO of Refero, urges the healthcare sector to stop saying Skype when it means tele-consultation, and explains why the globally recognised video conferencing tool is not the solution to improving patient care. When NHS England Medical Director Stephen Powis urged hospitals to use Skype video calls to treat patients, did he really mean Skype? The report...
Have you heard of telehealth before or telemedicine technology? If you haven’t, and you have a professional connection to the healthcare industry in any way, or you’d like to have more effective and less high-cost medical treatment, then you should familiarize yourself with this new and emerging technology. Building telemedicine, platform use, and a general familiarity should be something that each healthcare entity should think about if they want to remain competitive within their niche....
We are living in the midst of a technology boom that has created truly impressive communications devices, but this new power comes with drawbacks too: organizations are taking renewed efforts to bolster their security in the wake of high-profile data breaches suffered by some of the world’s biggest corporations and political parties. If they can be targeted, who is safe? Organizations like hospitals have an ethical and legal obligation to keep the private health information...
Finding the right physician in the UAE can be a tiresome experience since most of them are highly-qualified and certified. However, booking a doctor will become a smooth experience after the launch of a smart system to book doctors via an app. The patients can search and book a physician and other medical practitioners by specialty and their locations in a few minutes. For instance, you can search for speciality near me to see which...
