Virtual Health

What is virtual health?

Virtual Health is any interaction between patients and/or members of their care team, occurring remotely, using any form of communication or information technology.
 

Virtual Health can enable:

• Access to care from home or a more convenient location.
• Involvement of family/carers in appointments, wherever they are.
• Remote monitoring of patient health conditions from home.
• Greater opportunities for collaboration between clinical and non-clinical teams.
   

Advancements in technology have created opportunities for new and evolving virtual health services. Technologies that support the delivery of virtual health services include:

• Telehealth and videoconferencing platforms.
• Mobile health apps e.g. iPhone or android apps.
• Electronic health records and patient portals.
• Biomedical devices and wearables e.g. pulse oximeters.
• Artificial intelligence (AI) platforms e.g. data-driven clinical decision support tools.
   

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