[AusNOG] NBN Co CEO Quigley Speech 20100818

[Mark Prior]

On 19/08/10 6:44 PM, John Edwards wrote:

> With an NBN we get the following to assist with this situation
> - better likelihood of an eHealth system with accurate, readable, up to
> date and non-conflicting records

My doctor still writes rather than types. I doubt any extra bandwidth 
hitting her PC is going to change that.

> - better chance of getting a consult with a regular doctor who is
> already familiar with your problems

Does the NBN create more time in the day now?

> - if the problem is too serious for a locum/GP, they can refer to a
> specialist instantly - not with an appointment in 2 weeks time

It's creating specialists too?

> - the same locum can now do 5 consults in the same time it might take
> him to drive someplace and wait for a nurse to direct him to the patient
> - paves the way for practitioner-nurses to act as remote-hands for
> doctors (this is one will probably have to wait for another election -
> more politics involved)

Well that exists now, come to AusNOG and listen to Laurie Wilson.

> - reduced use of facilities means that when you do have to visit a
> hospital you'll get better service

We already have ads on the TV for the government's HealthDirect service 
trying to keep people out of casualty. Is it working? Will the NBN 
change people's attitude?

Mark.