The Waikato District Health Board in New Zealand is making innovative use of smartphone platforms to make it easier than ever for patients go engage in virtual doctor's appointments and engage with their doctors from afar.
The so-called Virtual DHB program is a two-headed offering which makes use of the HealthTap online platform and app as well as simple tele-conferencing. Patients can make use of a New Zealand-centric version of the HealthTap app to access relevant information and news while also partaking in consultations with medical specialists. The app features its own messaging service as well as voice calling and video conferencing.
By helping patients enjoy virtual doctor's appointments, the Virtual DHB program is looking to empower patients to enjoy more comprehensive and efficient access to doctors.
App-Based Medical Appointments
These New Zealand Patients Connect With Doctors Through An App
Trend Themes
1. Virtual Doctor Appointments - Using smartphone platforms to connect patients with doctors for virtual appointments.
2. Tele-conferencing in Healthcare - Utilizing tele-conferencing technology to facilitate remote consultations between doctors and patients.
3. App-based Healthcare Information - Providing patients with access to relevant medical information and news through the HealthTap app.
Industry Implications
1. Telemedicine - Opportunity for telemedicine companies to develop innovative platforms for virtual doctor appointments.
2. Healthcare Technology - Opportunity to develop and improve tele-conferencing technology for remote healthcare consultations.
3. Healthcare Information Technology - Opportunity to enhance app-based healthcare information platforms for better patient engagement.