The following statements on mHealth explains how it works on
patients/consumer safety -
- Different mediums of mobile communication like smartphones,
tablets, laptops and many different wireless devices present novel
and advance platforms to get medical advice on proper use of
medication, monitoring health status, self-management programs and
self-care activities.
- People suffering from diabetes can benefit themselves by
monitoring their diet (meals with no sugar content), keeping an
account of regular physical activity and by keeping a track on
their blood glucose level.
- Platforms like mobile telemedicine enables patients to get the
direct facility of medical assistance as well as training sessions
over the smartphone or any other device.
- Patient with urgent health condition can buy some additional
time by getting direction over the phone before making upto the
healthcare facility.
- People in remote areas with limited healthcare facility can get
full assistance as well as course of medication through
mHealth.