Timely communication， good information，

and rest， are keys to reducing patient anxiety and building an environment where medicine and treatment plans can effectively run their course. Technology can assist medical staff helping them deliver the best care possible; it can also provide information and entertainment to patients， helping them feel more comfortable. Patient Infotainment terminals are increasingly popular in hospitals， where they can serve the needs of both staff and patient， right from the bedside.

Trends in Patient Education and Entertainment

Systems

Today’s hospitals and clinics are undergoing a transformation. Doctors and nurses still make the rounds， but thanks to modern technology， they have access to real-time data virtually anywhere and at any time.

Improving Doctor-Patient Communications

Bedside patient terminals can be used by doctors to augment diagnosis and treatment discussions with patients. Connected to hospital information systems （HIS）， they can serve up x-rays， high resolution images， medical history， and other information that can assist doctors in patient consultation and treatment. Internet connectivity allows the hospital

to consult with family members who may be remotely located， using such technologies as VOIP. Communication is efficient and focused.

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Patient-centric Services

Patients can avail themselves of services from Infotainment terminals as well. Surfing the web， listening to music or video on demand， calling friends and family via Skype—these are all possiblities. But the patient can also get medical information provided by the hospital， send alerts to nurses and staff， transact banking， even do work while at hospital depending on their medical condtion. These trends are keeping patients happier， giving them pertinent information regarding