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Essentials of telemedicine and telecare
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Abstract
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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Essentials of telemedicine and telecare
Cover -- Contents -- Preface -- 1 Origins and Development -- l. l Introduction -- 1.2 Definitions of Telemedicine, Telehealth and Telecare -- 1.3 Origins and Development of Telemedicine -- 1.4 Drivers of Telemedicine and Telecare -- 1.5 Telemedicine in Developed and Underdeveloped Countries -- 1.6 The Future for Telemedicine -- 1.7 Summary -- 2 Scope, Benefits and Limitations of Telemedicine -- 2.1 Introduction -- 2.2 Types of Telemedicine -- 2.3 Patients and Carers -- 2.4 Benefits and Limitations of Telemedicine -- 2.5 Barriers to Progress -- 2.6 Summary -- 3 Technology of Telemedicine Systems -- 3.1 Introduction -- 3.2 Information Types and Transmission -- 3.3 Teleconsultation System Components -- 3.4 Telecommunications Options -- 3.5 Integration and Operational Issues -- 3.6 Summary -- 4 Telemedicine Service Providers and Applications -- 4.1 Introduction -- 4.2 Mainstream Health Sector Services -- 4.3 Commercial Services and Other Agencies -- 4.4 Summary -- 5 Development and Delivery of Telemedicine Services -- 5.1 Introduction -- 5.2 The Strategic Context of Service Development -- 5.3 The Evaluation of Pilot Studies -- 5.4 Developing and Delivering a Telemedicine Service -- 5.5 Summary -- 6 Ethical and Legal Aspects of Telemedicine -- 6.1 Introduction -- 6.2 Confidentiality, Patient Rights and Consent -- 6.3 Data Protection and Security -- 6.4 Ethical and Legal Aspects of the Internet -- 6.5 Telemedical Malpractice -- 6.6 Jurisdictional Issues -- 6.7 Intellectual Property Rights -- 6.8 Summary -- Telemedicine Books and Web Sites -- References -- Index -- Last Page
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