Dr Ruth Large, Chair of the New Zealand Telehealth Forum and Clinical Director of Information Services and Virtual Healthcare at Waikato DHB, recently explained digital health for tertiary students who might…

Telepresence robot technology means doctors can virtually meet with patients in other locations for face-to-face consultations, improving the care experience for the consumer.

There are many health apps on the market, and it can be difficult for clinicians or consumers to know which ones to recommend or use.

A nurse-led telehealth diabetes clinic, between an Opotiki GP and Tauranga Hospital, enhances the specialist care offered to local patients.

Multi Disciplinary Meetings with rural Primary Care practices

Telehealth monitoring for people with long-term conditions shows technology can improve the quality of life and may have a positive impact on life expectancy.

Northland District Health Board is currently taking part in a two year trial of a high tech telemedicine system allowing remote access to specialist emergency care.

Kiri Henry lives deep in the heart of Tuhoe country – surrounded by verdant hills and bird song, but with not a neighbour in sight.

On the rural West Coast, a trip to the GP traditionally involved a long drive – and seeing a hospital specialist could require several hours on the road each way.