Prospects of 5G in the Chinese medical field

Abstract

Despite considerable achievement in the past few decades, medical system still faces critical challenges in China, including uneven distribution of medical resources, discrepancy in disease management, limited continuing education and insufficient research platform, which restrict the further improvement of healthcare in China. The 5th-generation mobile network (5G) has the characteristics of high speed and low latency. Taking the advantage of top-level design and leading technology, 5G may facilitate thee ffective settlement of the above mentioned problems and promote the development of healthcare system in China.

DOI: 10.3969/j.issn.1672-6731.2019.09.002