Telemedicine in Dermatology

Telemedicine in Dermatology
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Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages : 192
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ISBN-10 : 9783642208010
ISBN-13 : 3642208010
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Book Synopsis Telemedicine in Dermatology by : H. Peter Soyer

Download or read book Telemedicine in Dermatology written by H. Peter Soyer and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2011-12-08 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.


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