Healthcare IT News July 29, 2024
It is expected to keep persons in custody out of hospital emergency departments.
All correctional settings in New South Wales now have access to virtual care services.
The Justice Health and Forensic Mental Health Network has worked with Corrective Services NSW, Youth Justice NSW, and local health districts to roll out virtual care across prisons, courts, and youth justice centres in the state.
Based on a media release, the service extends routine and specialist care to people in custody, including antenatal and palliative care, mental health and chronic disease management. The service also makes use of multipurpose medical cameras and scopes.
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“Patients in correctional settings have unique needs and often worse health outcomes than those...
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