Remote monitoring is a success
In response to economical constraints, remote monitoring of patients provides financial benefits. Smaller acute wards link to specialised centres on a hub and spoke model for people already in the system (virtual wards). A smaller amount of consultants are able to provide remote monitoring and advice to a large number of acute wards.
Proposed workforce impact
- There are improvements in productivity.
- There is reduced demand for the hospital-based acute medical care workforce.
- Training needs around this model are required
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Additional research questions
- Does the threshold for funding of expensive technologies or drugs need to be reduced to meet increased patient expectations and demographic pressures?
- Can an effective diagnosis be provided remotely in this way?
Some of the information in this section is provided by stakeholders and expert groups, and does not necessarily represent the views of the CfWI.
