Abstract
Asahikawa Medical University started a Telemedicine program in 1994 to resolve existing health disparities between cities and rural areas. We also are actively engaged in research into Information and Communication Technology. We established a system that transmits 3-dimensional, high-definition images through the Internet and developed a home medical care system that allows patients to be followed at home after hospital discharge. These achievements make it possible to provide patients with continuous medical support in Japan, China, and other Asian countries with limited medical facilities in rural areas.
