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In the EU countries the cost of health expenses are foreseen to grow as the population is aging. In order to meet demands of elderly patients, changes in medical care structures seem inevitable. Telemedicine is one of the key areas which could help to provide a solution to the exploding health costs. Having patients treated and monitored at home is not only an economical issue but an important aspect in improving the Quality of Life of the patient.
To contribute to the new medical care structures, in the U-R-Safe project a new global telemedicine service concept and a technology platform are being developed for medical care of elderly people at home for regular follow-up and emergency situations.
