Record Nr.

UNINA9910830858003321

Autore

Norris A. C (Anthony Charles)

Titolo

Essentials of telemedicine and telecare / / A.C. Norris [[electronic resource]]

Pubbl/distr/stampa


New York, : Wiley, 2002

ISBN

9786610554874

0-470-35358-9

0-470-84634-8

1-280-55487-8

Edizione

[1st ed.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (x, 177 p. ) : ill. ;

Disciplina

362.1/028

Soggetti

Telecommunication in medicine

Telemedicine

Delivery of Health Care - methods

Telecommunications

Medicine

Delivery of Health Care

Patient Care Management

Communications Media

Health Occupations

Health Services Administration

Information Science

Health Care

Medicine - General

Health & Biological Sciences

Computer network resources.

Electronic books.

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references (p. [155]-170) and index.

Sommario/riassunto

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 websitesThis 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 healthcare managers considering the introduction of telemedicine services offering solutions for a variety of situations.