telemedicine , more so than ever before . Technology provides a way to keep better track of patients while gaining a deeper understanding of what ’ s going on with their health and physiology . Wellstar MCG Health can , therefore , better tailor its treatments to patients – not only preventing side effects from medicines and therapies but also providing the best care possible .
“ More advanced technology provides us with a better platform to keep in touch with our patients ,” Dr Lyon adds . “ Being able to communicate with our patients more and at the right time and the right place , has had a great impact on the patient ’ s care . I see technology as a tool to improve how we interact with our patients .”
What ’ s more , Wellstar MCG Health uses digital health as a growth strategy , by reaching populations that are typically out of the hospital ’ s catchment area . By connecting
“ It doesn ’ t matter where you come from or what your socioeconomic background is , accidents and emergencies happen , so you get to see everybody , generally , at their worst ”
DR MATT LYON ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR OF EMERGENCY MEDICINE , WELLSTAR
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