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Virtual Triage Kiosks

The Smart Consulting Service Helps Patients Admit Themselves into Hospital

— August 8, 2012 — Unique
Airports are already letting citizens pass customs with self-checkups at high-tech border booths. The Smart Consulting Service has something in common with this system, but in this case by allowing the general public to register themselves for appointments in hospitals and doctors' offices.

Arthur Kenzo's invention replaces the need for high numbers of triage nurses on staff. This machine takes care of administration and, to an extent, diagnoses. A patient can approach the cutting-edge clinical stand, scan his health card, place his hands down on the sensored surface and be guided through the process of admission.

A series of questions can be answered easily by the Smart Consulting Service user through an intuitive touchscreen interface. Most communication is even carried out by the video image of a medical professional. The sophisticated machine can asses your vital signs and symptoms on its own as well and deliver all of your information to the doctor who will see you.
Trend Themes
1. Virtual Triage Kiosks - Opportunity to disrupt the traditional triage process and reduce the need for high numbers of triage nurses on staff.
2. Self-registration Technology - Opportunity to disrupt traditional patient registration by allowing the general public to register themselves for appointments in hospitals and doctors' offices.
3. Smart Consulting Service - Opportunity to disrupt medical consultation by providing patients with an intuitive touchscreen interface and a video image of a medical professional for communication.
Industry Implications
1. Healthcare - Virtual triage kiosks, self-registration technology, and smart consulting services can revolutionize the healthcare industry by improving patient experience and reducing staff burden.
2. Technology - These innovations in healthcare technology could open up new business opportunities for tech companies to develop and sell advanced hardware and software solutions.
3. Transportation - The concept of self-checkups at airport border booths could potentially be expanded to other transportation industries, such as train stations and bus terminals, providing travelers with a more convenient and efficient experience.
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