Maybe I'll start, and then Dr. Jong can continue.
The barriers to implementation of this technology are not technological barriers. The barriers have to do with such issues as jurisdiction, remuneration, competing interests, and a lack of policies that would allow the use of this technology for the future.
One thing I can tell you is that this technology is unstoppable. It is actually going to happen whether we want it to or not. In Canada we are at the leading edge, and we can be leaders in the world.
The other thing that will happen is that although the technology may be used first in remote communities, it will impact on mainstream delivery of health care. We have a centralized health care system, which is a bottleneck. If you have a problem, you have to go to the hospital, get all the tests done in the hospital, and see your doctor. Everybody comes to a centralized location. This technology will allow us to do point-of-care diagnosis and management.
We're behind the banking industry and the airline industry. The banks now charge you for doing all your work in terms of your account.
This is what's going to happen, and I think we have a tremendous opportunity to do that here in Canada.
Michael.