Tag: Telemedicine
This study is part of the work undertaken by the Digital Access Programme (DAP) which is a UK Government partnership between Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) and the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport (DCMS). The programme is aimed to support inclusive, affordable, but also safe digital access for underserved communities to increase… Read more
mHealth refers to medical and public health practice supported by mobile devices. Mobile phones and internet technology are being used in developing countries for health projects with some success. The bulk of the literature is on phones being used for workers to communicate with patients and for reporting and surveillance, rather than for communication between… Read more
HRC REPORT: This report reviews the health care context of St. Helena and suggests a number of methods of improving delivery, including: the use of telemedicine; making formal arrangements for travel and accomodation; and exploring government and health insurance.