5G to improve access to healthcare and patient monitoring

5G and Health: Care for everyone, everywhere

5G Connectivity transforms teleconsultation and opens new medical pathways

In France, COVID-19 has accelerated the use of telemedicine. In 2020, the Caisse Nationale d’Assurance Maladie (National Health Insurance Fund) covered one million teleconsultations each week, compared to only 75,000 in 2019. The e-health phenomenon (remote diagnosis, care, and monitoring) has become more democratic, and 5G has emerged as a key player in its deployment. The 5G mobile network is fast, autonomous, and has low latency, guaranteeing an instantaneous high-speed connection anywhere without needing a local network connection. This will help switch from curative to predictive medicine, and from remote telemedicine to mobile telemedicine – which comes directly to the patient.

Anticipated care, improved medical monitoring, decongestion of the hospitals, etc… 5G opens up a new field of possibilities thanks to the use of connected objects outside the hospital, allowing the gathering of qualitative health information. For example, connected ambulances can use 5G to better diagnose with the help of remote doctors during emergency interventions and better prepare for hospital treatment. The same is true for 5G-connected operating facilities, where being free of all cabling offers considerable advantages for increasing the efficiency of care. For example, by carrying out operations remotely assisted by experts! This is a significant advantage for both patients and the medical crew.

5G is also a revolution in nursing homes. It helps these establishments improve the well-being of their residents by becoming places of care but also places of life thanks to innovation, especially robotics. With its low latency and high speed, 5G allows these facilities to open their doors to autonomous telecommunication robots. These robots allow instant and fluid interaction between residents and their loved ones. They also provide new possibilities for entertainment and relaxation. All this in total security since the reliability of the 5G network guarantees permanent control over the robots with immediate recovery. With 5G, other robots like those eradicating viruses and bacteria via ultraviolet UV-C radiation are emerging as an asset to all healthcare settings. Connected by 5G, these robots intelligently disinfect spaces quickly and without chemicals. Autonomous from any local connection, they walk around the rooms to be disinfected, detect a human presence, follow the levels of pollutants and adapt their behavior according to the pathogens to destroy. Once again, no risk to residents, patients, caregivers, or maintenance staff thanks to real-time interaction with the robots.

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5G and Health: Care for everyone, everywhere

5G Connectivity transforms teleconsultation and opens new medical pathways

Teleconsultation via 5G technology is revolutionizing the field of telemedicine by facilitating access to remote healthcare and paving the way for significant advancements in medical practice. With the ultra-fast and reliable connectivity of 5G, remote medical consultations can be conducted efficiently and with improved quality.

Teleconsultation is a medical practice that allows patients to consult healthcare professionals remotely via video and connected devices. With 5G technology, teleconsultation becomes even more convenient and accessible. High data rates enable real-time consultations without latency or loss of video quality, making the experience smoother and closer to an in-person consultation.

The development of 5G in telemedicine also offers solutions for remote and rural areas where access to healthcare may be limited. Patients in remote locations can now consult specialists located in major cities, receiving a quality of care equivalent to that of patients living near medical centers.

5G also facilitates the real-time transmission of medical data during remote consultations. Connected medical devices can instantly send patients’ vital data to healthcare professionals, allowing for precise assessments of their health status. This enables doctors to obtain a comprehensive picture of the situation and make informed decisions regarding the care to be provided.

The advancements in teleconsultation enabled by 5G extend beyond the doctor-patient relationship. 5G technology can also facilitate collaboration among healthcare professionals. Doctors can consult each other remotely, share medical information, and discuss complex cases, improving diagnostics and treatment plans. Indeed, exchanges between doctors may sometimes involve large files that take considerable time to send. With 5G, they can save significant time, which can be utilized to continue saving lives.

In conclusion, 5G technology has a significant impact on telemedicine and teleconsultation. With ultra-fast and reliable connectivity, it facilitates remote medical consultations. 5G also expands access to healthcare in remote and rural areas, allowing patients to receive quality care regardless of their geographical location. With the advancements of 5G, telemedicine is becoming an increasingly valuable solution for the future of healthcare.