The Internet can be a lifeline, with vast potential for enhancing health care delivery, improving wellness, and reducing healthcare costs. Secure transmission of in-home test results such as blood pressure, temperature, heart rate, and glucose levels and online consultation with healthcare professionals can reduce the cost and inconvenience of traveling and waiting to see a doctor, and encourage patients to follow prescribed therapies. The Internet can also bring comprehensive fitness and wellness resources into the home with the click of a button. People can research medical information, chat with experts and online support groups, and keep records to track progress. The Internet can also have a profound impact on the disabled and those who care for them.
Medical monitoring can improve their quality of life by enabling new levels of independence.
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