5G and healthcare

“Technology in the form of electronic communication methods allow clinics, clinicians and patients to exchange information, monitor and track adherence to plan of care and ensure optimal engagement throughout the healthcare process ,” Salazar says.

Modern equipment in medical industry uses wireless technology to transfer information . It offers greater accuracy, avoids manual tasks and anyone can access the data in real-time. New generation medical devices can be connected to wireless networks using Wi-Fi or Bluetooth and can be accessed remotely.

In June 2019, West Midlands 5G partnered with BT and University Hospitals Birmingham to trial the UK’s first 5G Connected Ambulance . This demonstration showcased the very latest developments in remote diagnostics.

A: Broadly speaking, 5G is used across three main types of connected services, including enhanced mobile broadband, mission-critical communications, and the massive IoT . A defining capability of 5G is that it is designed for forward compatibility—the ability to flexibly support future services that are unknown today.