Monday 30 August 2010

Telemedicine Improves Healthcare Service in Tennessee

Telemedicine is one of the latest applications of Information Technology (IT) in healthcare section. For instance, a medical video network in Tennessee is going to be extended to Telemedpermit doctors providing healthcare to pregnant women to be able to consult other obstetrics specialists located in larger cities such as in Knoxville and Chattanooga. This telemedicine project is going to provide help to women in 11 remote areas, including Morristown, Newport, Sevierville, Winchester, Tullahoma, McMinnville, Athens,  Cookeville, Livingston, Crossville, and Jellico. High speed internet connections, along with digital medical systems and special computer video equipment will be used to connect patients and specialists from Regional Obstetrical Consultants.

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