Title | : | Telemedicine in Dermatology |
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Author | : | H. Peter Soyer, Michael Binder, Anthony C. Smith & Elisabeth M.T. Wurm |
Release | : | 2011-12-08 |
Kind | : | ebook |
Genre | : | Medical, Books, Professional & Technical |
Size | : | 5585409 |
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 • Illustrates the performance of teledermatology by way of clinical examples • Discusses teledermatology in underdeveloped countries • Presents specialized methods of teledermatology • Explores the impact of telemedicine on the doctor-patient relationship • Explains the advantages that accrue from improving access to expert knowledge • Pays careful attention to quality assurance, legal assumptions, economic aspects, and the future horizons of such health care services. • Includes a comprehensive appendix comprising education and training opportunities, sample protocols, consent forms, information sheets, references, and relevant web links This guide is a must-have for all those who treat patients with inflammatory and neoplastic skin diseases. |