METHOD FOR PROVIDING A REMOTE DIAGNOSTIC

摘要

A method for providing medical diagnostic equipment in a patient's home to permit remote assessment by a medical practitioner is described. A need for a particular diagnostic equipment to be set up in the patient's home is identified. A request is placed for diagnostic equipment to be allocated to the patient. The diagnostic equipment is dispensed to the patient together with instructions as to how to set up the equipment. The diagnostic equipment is set up in the patient's home according to the instruction and is used for recording physiological data allowing a remote assessment of the patient. The diagnostic equipment is returned after use and the physiological data is validated by a technician. The physiological data is then analyzed and an assessment of the patient is provided.