Reported 12 months ago
President of Taiwan, Lai Ching-te, recently visited a hospital to inspect the implementation of the 'Emergency Care at Home Trial Program.' While the program aims to provide treatment for patients within their homes or care facilities, major hospitals like National Taiwan University Hospital are adopting a cautious approach due to concerns about unstable conditions of emergency patients. The program involves healthcare teams providing care options for specific conditions, utilizing telemedicine and remote monitoring devices to reduce infection risks, with an estimated 5,400 beneficiaries and an investment of NT$350 million from the National Health Insurance. Despite the initiative, some families still prefer hospital emergency rooms over home treatments, suggesting that the number of cases for emergency care at home may be limited until public perception changes.
Source: YAHOO