available, such as videoconferencing. Another popular technology that is catching on is web casting--the transmission of audio and video to personal computers via the Internet (Caplan 2001). Frost and Sullivan, a consulting firm that specializes in high technology, estimated that in 2003, the web casting business would see revenues of up to $533 million (Lollis 2003). One U.S. corporation has already eliminated 20-70% of air travel due to new technologies such as videoconferencing (Hughes 1993). Also
patients to consult specialists remotely through videoconferencing. It eliminates the need for costly travel and brings quality medical care to those who normally wouldn’t have access to it. Medical videoconferencing is also used for peer-to-peer consultations on patient care. Doctors in different locations can easily discuss face-to-face the treatment and care of patients, instead of traveling to see each other for consultations." (A) Videoconferencing with patients who may not be able to access proper
Video Conferencing One could say that the ability to communicate is a key to success. Merriam Webster’s defines communication as a verbal or written message and also the technology of the transmission of information (as by print or telecommunication) (http://aolsvc.merriam-webster.aol.com). There are various ways people communicate today, face-to-face, on the phone, the Internet, radios, television to name a few. This paper will focus on one mode of communication called Video Conferencing. This
cost-effectiveness and clinical guidelines and less exposure to videoconferencing influences negative opinions of its use (Rees & Haythornthwaite, 2004). It also challenges the cultural values and traditional practices of psychologists, who are resistant to it replacing conventional interaction (Rees & Haythornthwaite, 2004). The complexity of legal and ethical issues, such as confidentiality, informed consent and client safety when using videoconferencing also causes concerns and anxieties for health professionals
often used at my place of employment in order to change the perspective of how some people view its many different applications. In the case of our example with the; “Brain Saving Technologies, Inc and the T- Health institute: Medicine through videoconferencing, technology is being used to fundamentally change how medical treatment is delivered (O’Brien & Marakas, 2011). From the perspective of a medical patient I would be completely fine being diagnosed by a medical professional “thousands of miles”
Benefits of video conferencing To: Pat Caring Chairperson of the Board of Directors, the Management Group From: Max Kimberly Management Consultant Services RE: BENEFITS OF VIDEO CONFERENCING FOR THE MANAGEMENT GROUP Introduction Video conferencing has revolutionized how business is done today. It allows two or more people in different locations to communicate simultaneously through two-way audio and video transmissions. It allows video collaboration of the group thus helps to provide the
information technology, UTRGV is able to implement and offer students a third option. This option will be better suited to meet the needs of two across both the Edinburg and Brownsville campuses. It is through the usage of the online meeting and videoconferencing application WebEx that a third course delivery method is able to be offered. Through WebEx, professors are able to live-streamed (and record) their lectures across both campuses. Specifically, professors are able to share their screens and hold
Companies are able have global video conferences and organize deals and sales half way around the world via videoconferencing. Not only does technology improve the ways of connectivity, but it has also made information easily accessible and has allowed files to be shared through e-mail and edited on a separate device. Although the concept of outsourcing is highly controversial
At least two potential outcomes should be investigated that could result during the current unsettled job market from Millennials’ time shotten traveling, volunteering, working as interns, or pursuing sophisticated degrees—outcomes that may have implications for the organizations in which they ultimately find employment. First, as a terminate of these experiences, Millennials may develop greater awareness of the world around them. During these experiences they are likely to have had exposure to cultural
Regardless of the interpreting methods, utilizing the professional interpretation services yielded in a higher patient satisfaction and privacy in LEP patients. However they realized that use of RSMI method in particular provides higher satisfaction for LEP patients (RSMI 71% vs. U&C 64%; P< 0.05) and would address the language barrier in proving care to limited-English-proficient patients. Overcoming language barriers in health care: costs and benefits of interpreter services Jacobs, E. A.,