Technology changing how healthcare is managed and where it’s delivered, according to an article on the Medical Construction & Design website.
Innovations are creating new levels of patient interaction and engagement and the built environment will need to evolve along with them.
While designing 30-year healthcare facilities for technologies that may be 10 years away from implementation, it is crucial to envision the future, the article said.
Wearable technologies will be health management tools for post-procedure monitoring. They will also help “digital doctors” to provide remote telehealth diagnostics and treatment.