Is going to the doctor a pain? For a lot of mobility challenged individuals, not feeling well can mean a significant effort simply to get up and get to the doctor or hospital when you already feel bad. Honeywell recently won the 2008 Medical Design Excellence Award their Genesis DM Remote Care Device, an assistive technology which allows doctors to remotely assess a patient and recommend an appropriate course of action with as little disruption to the patient’s daily routing as possible.

The award-winning Honeywell HomMed remote patient monitoring device is ideal for both the patient and the medical professional, using text or voice prompts to guide patients through a series of yes/no questions that allow medical professionals to monitor and receive a thorough health assessment.

The Honeywell HomMed remote patient monitoring device is part of the LifeStream Ecosystem and provides patients with an easy-to-use device for the home. The three-part LifeStream ecosystem, providing cost-effective care for patients at home, includes the patient-facing Genesis DM device, software applications and service. Patients suffering from a variety of chronic conditions, such as congestive heart failure, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, coronary artery disease, diabetes and hypertension, can use the Genesis DM device to assess their condition in the privacy of their homes. This information is transmitted securely over the internet to their caregiver for monitoring and the appropriate intervention if necessary.