Information Systems for Management
Case Study/Report: Telemedicine
Instructions
1. Review the following websites to obtain some background in telehealth/telemedicine (these terms are often used interchangeably) in the Australian context:
Australasian Telehealth Society (http://aths.org.au/)
Medicare (http://www.medicareaustralia.gov.au/provider/incentives/telehealth/index.jsp )
and the article from
Business Spectator (http://www.businessspectator.com.au/article/2013/5/23/technology/risking-australias-telehealth-future ).
2. Use key words to search the library databases for scholarly articles in telemedicine and telehealth. You will need to have a good understanding of the Australian context and the status of telemedicine/telehealth internationally.
To help you find these, search here and put in the below log in details:
http://www.mq.edu.au/on_campus/library/research/research_databases/
Username: 41509331 Password: RH123abc
3. Your task is to write a report that will evaluate telehealth/telemedicine in the Australian context.
a. Evaluate the benefits and limitations of telehealth/telemedicine in the Australian context for:
i. Patients and their families
ii. Providers (doctors, specialists, nurses etc.)
iii. The government
iv. Society
b. What are the requirements for effective delivery of these services?
i. Technology requirements
ii. Educational/training requirements
iii. Other
c. Compare and contrast the Australian situation with the international context
d. Provide a recommendation on the next steps for telehealth/telemedicine adoption in Australia
Required
1. Write a report that addresses the areas outlined above.
The report should not exceed 15 pages (excluding reference list), 12 point Font in word processing software such as Microsoft Word. The report should have appropriate headings and subheadings (including an introduction and conclusion).
2. This report must use scholarly articles to support any claims you make. You must use the Harvard referencing style (see http://www.lib.mq.edu.au/research/referencing.html).
To help you find these, search here and put in the below log in details:
http://www.mq.edu.au/on_campus/library/research/research_databases/
Username: 41509331 Password: RH123abc
3. FOLLOW the marking rubric
Structure and clarity of work/ writing structure
Student presents information in an outstanding, logical, interesting and entertaining structure which audience can follow.
Subject Knowledge and use of information systems concepts
Especially skilful identification and analysis of information systems and business concepts. Fully developed and supported assertions.
Research and Referencing and Mechanics and Language
Evidence of wide reading/research and inclusion of quality references (including academic references) related to the topic. No spelling or grammatical errors. Referencing is appropriate.
Conclusion/ Recommendations
Outstanding supported analysis and recommendations.
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