A tele-medicine centre has been opened at the Bustamante Hospital for Children, to facilitate video consultation among doctors for diagnosis and treatment of children with cancer and blood disorders. The state-of-the-art facility, is an initiative of SickKids International in partnership with Scotiabank and Quick Play Media.
It is one of six facilities established throughout the region.The Bustamante centre is equipped with a video-conferencing system and two big screen monitors.
Doctors in Jamaica can converse with specialists in hospitals in Canada and across the Caribbean to compare case studies, formulate diagnoses and discuss best care scenarios for patients.
The Bustamante Hospital for Children receives about 30 cancer cases annually.
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