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Essentials of Telemedicine and Telecare
A. C. Norris (Author)
9780471531517, Wiley
Paperback / softback, published 20 November 2001
192 pages
23.1 x 15.2 x 1.1 cm, 0.284 kg
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)
Die rasanten Fortschritte auf dem Gebiet der Telekommunikation und der Informationstechnologie haben die Voraussetzungen geschaffen fur eine Gesundheitsvorsorge von hoher Qualitat, die uberall und jederzeit erfolgen kann. Dieses Buch dokumentiert die Entwicklung der Telemedizin-Branche, definiert ihren aktuellen Umfang und erlautert das Potential neuer Methoden. "Telemedicine and Telecare" vermittelt solide Grundkenntnisse zu diesem Themenkomplex. Dieses Buch ist ein unverzichtbarer Vorlesungsbegleiter fur alle Studenten in den Bereichen Medizin und Gesundheitsvorsorge. Insbesondere diskutiert es auch strategische, technische und operationale Fragen, die fur Klinikarzte und Klinikmanagement von Interesse sind, die eine telemedizinische Betreuung anbieten wollen. Mit Losungsansatzen fur eine Vielzahl von Situationen.
Preface
Origins and Development
Introduction
Definitions of Telemedicine, Telehealth and Telecare
Origins and Development of Telemedicine
Drivers of Telemedicine and Telecare
Telemedicine in Developed and Underdeveloped Countries
The Future of Telemedicine
Summary
Scope, Benefits and Limitations of Telemedicine
Introduction
Types of Telemedicine
Patients and Carers
Benefits and Limitations of Telemedicine
Barriers to Progress
Summary
Technology of Telemedicine Systems
Introduction
Information Types and Transmissions
Teleconsultation System Components
Telecommunications Options
Integration and Operational Issues
Summary
Telemedicine Service Providers and Applications
Introduction
Mainstream Health Sector Services
Commercial Services and Other Agencies
Summary
Development and Delivery of Telemedicine Services
Introduction
The Strategic Context of Service Development
The Evaluation of Pilot Studies
Developing and Delivering a Telemedicine Service
Summary
Ethical and Legal Aspects of Telemedicine
Introduction
Confidentiality, Patient Rights and Consent
Data Protection and Security
Ethical and Legal Aspects of the Internet
Telemedical Malpractice
Jurisdictional Issues
Intellectual Property Rights
Summary
Telemedicine Books and Web Sites
References
Index
Subject Areas: Clinical & internal medicine [MJ]
