TECHNOLOGY
“ 5G can unlock huge benefits for patients and the NHS workforce ”
ANNE-MARIE VINE-LOTT , DIRECTOR OF HEALTH , VODAFONE UK
appointments , and a remote monitoring service for elderly patients .
“ We want to shift from serving patients to serving people , from delivering healthcare to delivering health , and from hospital to home ,” Subang Jaya CEO Bryan Lin says .
“ Connected Care is transforming healthcare delivery , empowering patients through seamless access to professional and affordable care in the comfort of their own homes .”
5G fast and reliable for healthcare The speed and reliability of 5G is key here . It is able to rapidly transmit large medical-imaging files , such as MRI scans and X-rays , allowing healthcare professionals to make timely and accurate diagnoses . Plus , real-time data sharing and collaboration among multidisciplinary teams allows for personalised care delivery .
The technology also opens up new treatment possibilities , including remote surgeries , and in-theatre use cases include harnessing the power of robotics and real-time communication networks .
5G cost-and-time savings for healthcare providers Cost savings are another factor with 5G . Telecoms company Vodafone UK recently published a study that 5G technology could lead to savings of around £ 1 billion a year for the UK NHS – equivalent to 15,400 full-time nursing posts .
Vodafone ’ s modelling factors-in the benefits of remote patient monitoring , freeing patients and healthcare practitioners from face-to-face care delivery , and freeing up beds for those most in need .
152 May 2024