S. Korea brings healthcare to prisoners through telemedicine

11.05.2011

"Polycom is continuing to deliver innovative best-of-breed telemedicine applications that meet the ongoing demands of today's healthcare organisations," Shin added.

The Polycom press statement added that the Korea Correctional Facilities has been at the forefront of telemedicine application since 2005.

The first telemedicine system was launched at Anyang Prison in 2005 for elderly and chronic patients. The system has since been expanded to other correctional facilities in the country.