Telehealth is the use of information and communication technologies to deliver health care when patients and care providers are not in the same physical location. For example, illnesses can be diagnosed and treatment provided via secure video conference.
The New Zealand Telehealth Forum promotes the use of telehealth in the provision of health care. It is led by a group that includes clinicians, consumers, policy makers, planning and funding managers, ICT experts and industry representatives.
The role of the Telehealth Leadership Group is to:
- advise on requirements and priorities for telehealth deployments to support rural and provincial hospitals, integrated care, home monitoring and clinical networks
- advise on matters relating to environmental considerations, eg, barriers to uptake, technical considerations, protocols and guidelines, and standards
- provide advice and support for projects undertaken by the Forum
- contribute to the achievement of the overall objectives of the Telehealth Leadership Group to the maximum extent practicable.
For a list of the current membership, see the NZ Telehealth Forum website. (external link)
The NZ Telehealth Resource Centre
The NZ Telehealth Resource Centre (external link)
Related Websites
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Terms of reference for the New Zealand Telehealth Forum
Read the New Zealand Telehealth Forum terms of reference. -
New Zealand Telehealth Forum and Resource Centre (goes to another website)
Guide to telehealth in New Zealand -
Australasian Telehealth Society (ATHS) (goes to another website)
Learn about the Australasian Telehealth Society (ATHS)