The COVID pandemic accelerated the use of virtual and digital platforms by individuals for a whole host of unique systems, which effectively helped to improve the value and quality of life for many.
Virtual medical-doctor appointments through video or phone consultations, for example, gave healthcare professionals and patients access to more knowledge and expertise in a hassle-free and convenient way. Digital medical records are more accessible to patients now, too, and being able to view test results online enables individuals to request specific prescriptions more easily, saving time and effort.
On a more futuristic level, healthcare companies are using drones to access remote areas, for the delivery of vaccines and other important medication.
Moreover, on the wellness side of things, there’s significant development that can improve productivity, while enabling accurate tracking of elements such as fitness, nutrition and sleep on a continuum.
According to Dr Ron Whelan, CEO of Discovery Health, the role of smartwatches and wearables is becoming very important in healthcare, and the personalization of healthcare.
“Smartwatches and wearables are becoming incredibly sophisticated and precise in tracking a range of personal health metrics. Big tech companies, such as Apple and Samsung, are making significant investments in the tracking of a range of health metrics. These devices already track heart rate, hear-trate variability, sleep, stress, physical activity and oxygen saturation. New-age wearables will be able to track many more metrics, including blood pressure, blood glucose and so on.
“Apple is already building a sensor that willand will revolutionize personal healthcare into the future.”
