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.
Die rasanten Fortschritte auf dem Gebiet der Telekommunikation und der Informationstechnologie haben die Voraussetzungen geschaffen für eine Gesundheitsvorsorge von hoher Qualität, die überall und jederzeit erfolgen kann. Dieses Buch dokumentiert die Entwicklung der Telemedizin-Branche, definiert ihren aktuellen Umfang und erläutert das Potential neuer Methoden. "Telemedicine and Telecare" vermittelt solide Grundkenntnisse zu diesem Themenkomplex. Dieses Buch ist ein unverzichtbarer Vorlesungsbegleiter für alle Studenten in den Bereichen Medizin und Gesundheitsvorsorge. Insbesondere diskutiert es auch strategische, technische und operationale Fragen, die für Klinikärzte und Klinikmanagement von Interesse sind, die eine telemedizinische Betreuung anbieten wollen. Mit Lösungsansätzen für eine Vielzahl von Situationen.
Anthony C. Norris
Medical Science Medical Sciences Special Topics Medizin Medizin, Pharmazie / Allgemeines, Lexika Spezialthemen Medizin Telemedizin
Norris provides an excellent summary of the telemedicine literature, and much pragmatic advice for those involved in health service implamentation and administration" (British Medical Journal, 4 May 2002)
".Informative and easy to read, it is packed with interesting information and facts. An essential read." (Nursing Times, 18 June 2002)
".The author of this excellent book.has reviewed the subject clearly 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 it will help." (Primary Health Care, April 2003)
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"Norris provides an excellent summary of the telemedicine literature, and much pragmatic advice for those involved in health service implamentation and administration" (British Medical Journal, 4 May 2002)
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