First 24/7 virtual emergency clinic in Australia’s outback launched

The Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) has created potentially the first unmanned virtual medical emergency centre in the Australian outback. Called the RFDS William Creek Community Health Service, the 24/7 facility has medical diagnostic devices for remote diagnosis plus a telehealth station for contact with RFDS doctors. First responders can use on-site equipment and the RFDS medic chest to deliver doctor-supervised treatment and care.