Telemedicine in Dermatology

• Author(s): H. Peter Soyer, Michael Binder, Anthony C. Smith, Elisabeth M.T. Wurm,
• Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
• Pages: 202
• ISBN_10: 3642208002
  ISBN_13: 9783642208003
  
• Language: en
• Categories: Medical / Dermatology , Medical / Oncology , Medical / Surgery / Plastic & Cosmetic , Medical / Pediatrics , Medical / Internal Medicine , Medical / Clinical Medicine ,

Description:... 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.