Distant doctor
The Intel Health Guide is the first in what's expected to be a whole new product category for Intel, designed to facilitate the communication between patients and their healthcare providers.
The new product received clearance from the FDA (food and drug administration) back in July. It combines a device (the Intel Health Guide PHS6000) with a web-based interface. It's designed specifically with the chronically ill in mind.
"Intel has spent years researching the needs of both caregivers and patients, and we are now moving to launch a series of products that will help extend care from the hospital to the home," said Louis Burns, vice president and general manager of the Intel Digital Health Group. "Our products will help address the challenges of an aging population and rising rates of chronic disease."
As well as assisting communication the device also does things like collect vital signs. Pilot studies with healthcare organisations are planned for the US but there is currently no further information available about Intel's global plans for the device.
