Non-telephone healthcare: The role of 4G and emerging mobile systems for future m-health systems

R. Istepanian, N. Philip, X. H. Wang, S. Laxminarayan

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Abstract

The next generation of "m-health technologies" is a new and evolving topic in the areas of telemedical and telecare systems. These technologies involve the exploitation of mobile telecommunication and multimedia technologies to provide better access to healthcare personnel on the move, by removing the key disadvantage of trailing wires in current systems. These technologies provide equal access to medical information and expert care by overcoming the boundaries of separation that exist today between different users of such medical information. A great benefit to all users will be a more efficient use of resources and far greater location independence. In this paper we will address some notes and future trends in these emerging areas and their applications for m-health systems. Especially we will discuss the role of 4G and emerging mobile systems for future m-health systems. The new technologies can make the remote medical monitoring, consulting, and health care more flexible and convenient. But, there are challenges for successful wireless telemedicine, which are addressed in this paper.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationMedical and Care Compunetics 1
PublisherIOS Press
Pages465-470
Number of pages6
ISBN (Print)1586034316, 9781586034313
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2004
Externally publishedYes
EventInternational Congress on Medical and Care Compunetics, ICCMC 2004 - The Hague, Netherlands
Duration: 2 Jun 20044 Jun 2004

Publication series

NameStudies in Health Technology and Informatics
Volume103
ISSN (Print)0926-9630
ISSN (Electronic)1879-8365

Conference

ConferenceInternational Congress on Medical and Care Compunetics, ICCMC 2004
Country/TerritoryNetherlands
CityThe Hague
Period2/06/044/06/04

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