Remote monitoring is a type of healthcare that allows patients to use mobile medical devices to perform a routine test, and then send the data to a healthcare professional in real-time.
Data can be sent to a general practice office by using an internet connection and a software application installed on a computer, smartphone or tablet in the patient's home. This information is stored in a database so the healthcare professional can review.
Remote monitoring has several benefits for both patients and healthcare professionals.
Read more about Remote Monitoring Devices on the RACGP website.