Mental health facilities in northern New York will use advanced technology to help provide patients with convenient ways to seek professional treatments.
The construction of a 325-mile fiber-optic network has connected 28 health facilities in the region, allowing patients in rural locations to engage in teleconferencing sessions with professionals.
Teleconferencing has become an essential tool for health facilities and businesses wanting to reduce travel expenses and stress without compromising their work. With the new technology, patients sit in a room with a camera connected to a high-definition TV, LED monitor or
DLP projector and speak with health professionals as if they were in the same room. The conferences are secure and private, and many younger patients enjoy seeing themselves on TV, according to the report.
Currently, telepsychiatry is the only telemedicine application available, but officials plan to offer neurology and cardiology appointments in the near future.
Videoconferencing is a logical and efficient solution for companies with limited resources. By projecting video feeds, health and business professionals can engage in clear and crisp video meetings without continually spending money on gas, flights or hotels.
