Written by leading teledermatologists and telemedicine experts, this hands-on guide addresses the practical needs of the many emerging teledermatology services worldwide. It:• Covers the medical and technical prerequisites for such services as well as the photographic imaging essentials • Illustrates the performance of teledermatology by way of clinical examples• Discusses teledermatology in underdeveloped countries• Presents specialized methods of teledermatology• Explores the impact of telemedicine on the doctor-patient relationship• Explains the advantages that accrue from improving access to expert knowledge• Pays careful attention to quality assurance, legal assumptions, economic aspects, and the future horizons of such health care services. • Includes a comprehensive appendix comprising education and training opportunities, sample protocols, consent forms, information sheets, references, and relevant web links This guide is a must-have for all those who treat patients with inflammatory and neoplastic skin diseases.
Written by leading teledermatologists and telemedicine experts, this hands-on guide addresses the practical needs of the many emerging teledermatology services worldwide. It covers the medical and technical prerequisites for such services as well as the photographic imaging essentials. It also illustrates the performance of teledermatology by means of clinical examples, discusses teledermatology in underdeveloped countries, and presents specialized methods of teledermatology. The impact of telemedicine on the doctor-patient relationship is explored, and the advantages that accrue from improving access to expert knowledge are explained. In addition, quality assurance, legal assumptions, economic aspects, and the future horizons of such health care services are all considered. A comprehensive appendix provides information on training opportunities, sample protocols, consent forms, information sheets, references, and relevant web links.
Comprehensive, up-to-date guide on the practical aspects of the everyday management of teledermatology services Especially useful for the treatment of inflammatory and neoplastic skin diseases Written by leading teledermatologists and telemedicine experts Reader-friendly structure and a pleasure to read
H. Peter Soyer
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