Research Conducted at Monash University Has Updated Our Knowledge about Telemedicine (Establishing a 'virtual' Model of Emergency Care In Melbourne's Southeast).

A study conducted at Monash University in Melbourne, Australia has explored the use of telemedicine in emergency care. The research highlights how digital technologies have advanced to the point where they can reliably assess patients with acute complaints in their homes. The study describes the establishment of a virtual emergency department (VED) service in Melbourne's southeast, which allows certain patients to receive care at home. The researchers hope that this initial framework can be expanded to integrate telehealth with community services and more digital technologies. The incorporation of telehealth into healthcare organizations is seen as a step towards a more digitally integrated health service in the future. [Extracted from the article]