Telehealth stories
Poor connectivity and patchy health care are leaving 600,000 rural New Zealanders exposed, a health leader says.
Only eight of 20 district health boards can guarantee round-the-clock sign language access, leaving deaf patients exposed in emergencies.
Personalised workouts are in demand as agritech and long hours leave farmers needing support to stay fit, healthy and injury-free.
Telemedicine arrives at the Chatham Islands offering residents urgent and specialist care without leaving home - potentially reducing costly airlifts.
Stephan Coetzee appointed as General Manager - Customer Development of Vivid Solutions, New Zealand's top provider of video conferencing for health industry.
The provision of healthcare services and information by telecommunication methods could hold the potential to change the way we receive medical care.
