Rapid advancement of telecommunications and information technologyhas created the potential for high-quality expert healthcare to bedelivered when and where it is needed. This text charts thedevelopment of the telemedicine industry, defines its current scopeand 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 telemedicineservices
* considers the associated ethical and legal issues
* includes an in-depth survey of the literature with over 300references to research articles and hyperlinks to associatedwebsites
This text provides a good working knowledge of the subject matter.It will be indispensable for all students on courses related tomedicine and health care management. It also addresses thestrategic, technical and operational issues faced by clinicians andhealthcare managers considering the introduction of telemedicineservices offering solutions for a variety of situations.
Anthony C. Norris
Medical Science Medical Sciences Special Topics Medizin Medizin, Pharmazie / Allgemeines, Lexika Spezialthemen Medizin Telemedizin
Norris provides an excellent summary of the telemedicineliterature, and much pragmatic advice for those involved in healthservice implamentation and administration" (British MedicalJournal, 4 May 2002)
"...Informative and easy to read, it is packed with interestinginformation and facts. An essential read." (Nursing Times, 18 June2002)
"...The author of this excellent book...has reviewed the subjectclearly and thoroughly..." (Family Practice, Vol.19, No.4,2002)
"...explains the main features...potential benefits,and...limitations and barriers." (SciTech Book News, Vol.26, No. 2, June 2002)
"...if you need a detailed working knowledge of the field itwill help..." (Primary Health Care, April 2003)
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