This video conferencing technology assists with providing patient care and education to individuals and families in Nova Scotia along with education sessions to health professionals.
Benefits of Telehealth
- improves patient access to health care services regardless of where they live
- enables rural healthcare professionals to access support services without leaving their communities
- facilitates healthcare consultations across the province
"I know I would have to wait a long time without it [Telehealth]. It eliminates travel to Halifax which would be near impossible with the price of gas. The girls [healthcare workers] shine the light on my leg and the doctor views it on her television [monitor]. She can tell whether ointment is needed and if so prescribes medication. I don't have to wait."
Ms. Mary Hughes, McLellans Brook (near New Glasgow)
Patient of Dr. Jennifer Klotz,
a QEII dermatologist,
via Telehealth conference from Aberdeen Hospital,
once a month for last two years