A new report out of England states that when mobile phone subscribers have the ability to interact/communicate with other wireless devices, especially those operated by healthcare providers, all parties will benefit greatly. Here’s an example that paints a very vivid picture:

Unlike a fixed line service, a mobile phone usually has just one unique user who keeps the handset within reach throughout the day. A mobile phone, therefore, would make an ideal gateway between a range of wireless monitoring devices and a GSM or GPRS network. The report identifies technologies - such as wireless enabled scales and blood pressure monitors - that are essential for a mobile patient monitoring services. Health monitoring services would be used to monitor compliance with diets and healthcare plans and gather data prior to a patient’s visit to their GP.