Essentials of Telemedicine and Telecare

Essentials of Telemedicine and Telecare
ISBN-10
0471531510
ISBN-13
9780471531517
Category
Medical / General
Pages
177
Language
English
Published
2002
Publisher
Wiley
Author
A. C. Norris

Description

Rapid advancement of telecommunications and information technology has created the potential for high-quality expert healthcare to be delivered when and where it is needed. This text charts the development of the telemedicine industry, defines its current scope and reveals the potential of new methodologies.
* Explains the main features of telemedicine and telecare
* Reviews the technology needed for telemedicine
* Describes how to develop, deliver and evaluate telemedicine services
* Considers the associated ethical and legal issues
* Includes an in-depth survey of the literature with over 300 references to research articles and hyperlinks to associated websites
This text provides a good working knowledge of the subject matter. It will be indispensable for all students on courses related to medicine and health care management. It also addresses the strategic, technical and operational issues faced by clinicians and health care managers considering the introduction of telemedicine services offering solutions for a variety of situations.

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