March 2008

Virtual Consultation @ click away!
Virtual Consultation @ click away!

[This article was published in the March 2008 issue of the eHEALTH Magazine (https://www.ehealthonline.org)]

E-mail has transformed general communication worldwide, revolutionising banking and retail. A successful trial of e-mail communication between a surgeon and patients in Sydney, Australia highlights its potential to improve the doctor-patient relationship as a result of better communication.

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[This article was published in the March 2008 issue of the eHEALTH Magazine (https://www.ehealthonline.org)]

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Implementing EMR- Are Indian Hospitals ready? : Anurag Dubey, Industry Analyst, Healthcare Practice, Frost & Sullivan
Implementing EMR- Are Indian Hospitals ready? : Anurag Dubey, Industry Analyst, Healthcare Practice, Frost & Sullivan

[This article was published in the March 2008 issue of the eHEALTH Magazine (https://www.ehealthonline.org)]

When introducing EMR to the hospital environment, it is critical to establish a Hospital Information System (HIS), prepare and involve various stakeholders (internal and external) and define a clear implementation path for EMR. All components of EMR must be compliant to integrate with other existing information systems in the hospital.

HEALTH BABY
HEALTH BABY

[This article was published in the March 2008 issue of the eHEALTH Magazine (https://www.ehealthonline.org)]

Leadtek has designed a complete home health care product in its new portable electrocardiogram � �Health Baby�, which can be used anywhere, anytime, in all kinds of environment � be it home, work, while travelling or sporting.

A hospital a town, keeps away the frown!
A hospital a town, keeps away the frown!

[This article was published in the March 2008 issue of the eHEALTH Magazine (https://www.ehealthonline.org)]

A hospital a town, keeps away the frown!

The Union Budget 2008 is out and a silent celebration is on in almost every board room… (and drawing rooms too!)

Dr. Lal Path Labs
Dr. Lal Path Labs

[This article was published in the March 2008 issue of the eHEALTH Magazine (https://www.ehealthonline.org)]

Dr. Lal Path Labs was established in 1949 by Major S.K. Lal. One of India�s largest medical diagnostics company, it is primarily Delhi-based, though it has a pan-India presence.

Taking Control – Medical Devices Industry to get a Regulatory Authority
Taking Control – Medical Devices Industry to get a Regulatory Authority

[This article was published in the March 2008 issue of the eHEALTH Magazine (https://www.ehealthonline.org)]

The medical equipment market in India is growing at an annual rate of 15% and is expected to touch US$ 4.98 billion by 2012. With a highly unregulated environment in terms of quality, reliability, pricing and control, uncertainty rules the roost. Often, it�s a confusing maze for care providers and medical professionals, and the brunt of all this has to be borne solely by those at the end of the chain – �the patients� !

There is a dire need for a legal framework and a regulatory agency to look after the industry. How far have we reached? Is the Government taking the right steps? eHEALTH takes stock of the matter.

Conference on Medical Value Tourism
Conference on Medical Value Tourism

[This article was published in the March 2008 issue of the eHEALTH Magazine (https://www.ehealthonline.org)]

CII Northern Region Headquarters recently organised a one and half day conference on medical value tourism, between 7-8 February 2008 at the impressive office premises of its headquarters in Chandigarh.

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