Could virtual hospitals replace hospital visits?
About this episode
The episode discusses how digital technology is transforming healthcare delivery in Ireland through virtual hospitals and remote monitoring.
What if your next hospital appointment happened from your kitchen table? In Part 2 of Transform Gov, Professor Derek O'Keeffe explains how Ireland is using digital technology to rethink healthcare delivery — from remote islands to nursing homes, prisons and beyond. You'll hear how: *Patients can be monitored safely at home. *Chronic diseases can be managed before emergencies happen. *Virtual hospitals are reducing unnecessary admissions. *AI and robotics could become everyday healthcare tools. This isn't science fiction. It's already happening. Transform Gov is part of the Ireland eGovernment Awards and is brought to you in partnership with Accenture. Find out more about the Ireland eGovernment Leadership Summit and Awards at: www.digitalgovawards.com If you enjoy the episode, please like, subscribe and share. Chapters 00:00 Introduction 01:33 Why chronic disease is changing healthcare 04:49 Why hospitals aren't designed for chronic illness 07:24 The idea behind the virtual hospital 09:44 Monitoring patients at home 10:58 Virtual wards explained 15:20 The island healthcare project 17:06 Why islands became the perfect test bed 18:37 A patient, a ferry and lambing season 20:06…
People in this episode
Host: Maeve Kneafsey
Guest: Professor Derek O'Keeffe
Sponsors
Accenture
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Books & works: Transform Gov
Places: Ireland, remote islands, nursing homes, prisons, Australia
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