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Essentials of Telemedicine and Telecare
A. C. Norris
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Description for Essentials of Telemedicine and Telecare
Paperback. Telemedicine is one of the fastest growing areas of medical information and services. This book traces its origins, defines its scope, and considers its benefits and limitations. Readers will also learn about the strategic, technical, and operational issues when considering the introduction of telemedicine services. Num Pages: 188 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: MBG; MBP; MJA; UT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 231 x 161 x 11. Weight in Grams: 294.
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 websites
This 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.
* 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 websites
This 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.
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2001
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
188
Condition
New
Number of Pages
192
Place of Publication
New York, United States
ISBN
9780471531517
SKU
V9780471531517
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99-50
About A. C. Norris
A. C. Norris, Department of Management Science and Information Systems, University of Auckland, New Zealand.
Reviews for Essentials of Telemedicine and Telecare
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)