Password Magazine - Issue 24
Making telehealthcare attractive for those who need it+ Download + Useful links + More information |
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According to the 2002 World Health Report, chronic diseases account
for 85% of the deaths and 70% of healthcare costs in Europe. As the
population ages, with the associated increases in chronic
conditions, healthcare delivery will need to become more efficient
and cost-effective to cope. A promising approach is to shift from
traditional, clinic-centered models to distributed, patient-centered
models. This shift is in tune with the greater responsibility people
are taking for their own health, and can make good use of new
broadband technologies. But more than anything, its success depends
on patients embracing the benefits of playing a more active role in
their own personal healthcare.
DownloadPDF file of complete article (188 KB) + Making telehealthcare attractive for those who need it Useful links
+ Trans European Home Monitoring study (PDF, 160 KB) + Ambient Health SensorsFor more informationJill Christians Philips Medical Systems E-mail: jill.Christians@philips.com David Simons Philips Research E-mail: david.simons@philips.com |
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