[LINK] Question about bush reliability for accessing health records via the internet

[Tom Worthington]

On 20/04/16 13:47, Jan Whitaker wrote:

> ... bush GPs would have commercial grade internet access ...

Low speed broadband access should be sufficient for a GP.

> ... put your trust in having that as your only source of
> health information in emergencies when travelling?

I put my trust in my GP's training and doubt that they would be rendered 
helpless without the Internet.

In 2008 I was rushed to Canberra Hospital in an ambulance and spent the 
night in intensive care. I came to my senses a few hours after being 
admitted and spent my time observing how the hospital ran, in particular 
use of IT. What stuck me was that while the staff used all manner of 
electronic devices, they also used their training to diagnose and treat 
patients. If all the gadgets stopped working, the hospital would still 
function: 
http://blog.tomw.net.au/2008/11/canberra-health-system-first-hand.html


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