A medical care application using the integrated services digital network

Abstract

A medical-communications application which capitalizes on ISDN (integrated services digital network) strengths is presented. Some of the important features of the application are: it is focused on the concept of remote patient care; telecommunication connection is the key link; voice/image/data capability is inherent; flexibility of the circuit switched connection is vital; and portability of equipment to any ISDN port is very important. The application is practical due to the benefits provided by the new ISDN telecommunication service and can be applied to the home environment. The application holds the potential to offer health services to remote locations and to offer care to those in less critical medical conditions, while lessening the demands on in-patient care. It will also, hopefully, help to control costs.<>