Hospital wards are connected to the Internet and digital television
Patients British hospital admissions for long term, will have access to the latest developments of computer technology and communication systems. November 11 UK Department of Health officially announced the launch of #39;PatientLine#39;, providing patients with access to the Internet, digital TV channels and international telephone lines.
According to the #39;Kingston Hospital NHS Trust#39;, funded the establishment of #39;PatientLine#39;, to the end of November, computer terminals will be equipped with 555 beds in seven hospitals in the country. System services will be paid. Presumably, full Internet access would cost to patients under the age of 60 years in 3.20 pounds per day, and patients older than that - half the price. The cost of outgoing phone calls will be similar to national rates, but the relatives who want to communicate with the patient will have to fork over the extra 0.5 pounds per minute.
Payment #39;PatientLine#39; will be carried by magnetic cards, which can be purchased directly in hospital.
#39;In today#39;s world of Internet, digital television and telephony have become an inherent part of the life of almost every man - said in an interview with#39; Air Force #39;chief coordinator#39; PatientLine #39;Jim Gluver. - And people are being treated in hospitals, have every right to have access to them. #39;
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