Essentials of Telemedicine and Telecare

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.Die rasanten Fortschritte auf dem Gebiet der Telekommunikation und der Informationstechnologie haben die Voraussetzungen geschaffen fur eine Gesundheitsvorsorge von hoher Qualitat, die uberall und jederzeit erfolgen kann. Dieses Buch dokumentiert die Entwicklung der Telemedizin-Branche, definiert ihren aktuellen Umfang und erlautert das Potential neuer Methoden. "Telemedicine and Telecare" vermittelt solide Grundkenntnisse zu diesem Themenkomplex. Dieses Buch ist ein unverzichtbarer Vorlesungsbegleiter fur alle Studenten in den Bereichen Medizin und Gesundheitsvorsorge. Insbesondere diskutiert es auch strategische, technische und operationale Fragen, die fur Klinikarzte und Klinikmanagement von Interesse sind, die eine telemedizinische Betreuung anbieten wollen. Mit Losungsansatzen fur eine Vielzahl von Situationen. Preface

Origins and Development

Introduction

Definitions of Telemedicine, Telehealth and Telecare

Origins and Development of Telemedicine

Drivers of Telemedicine and Telecare

Telemedicine in Developed and Underdeveloped Countries

The Future of Telemedicine

Summary

Scope, Benefits and Limitations of Telemedicine

Introduction

Types of Telemedicine

Patients and Carers

Benefits and Limitations of Telemedicine

Barriers to Progress

Summary

Technology of Telemedicine Systems

Introduction

Information Types and Transmissions

Teleconsultation System Components

Telecommunications Options

Integration and Operational Issues

Summary

Telemedicine Service Providers and Applications

Introduction

Mainstream Health Sector Services

Commercial Services and Other Agencies

Summary

Development and Delivery of Telemedicine Services

Introduction

The Strategic Context of Service Development

The Evaluation of Pilot Studies

Developing and Delivering a Telemedicine Service

Summary

Ethical and Legal Aspects of Telemedicine

Introduction

Confidentiality, Patient Rights and Consent

Data Protection and Security

Ethical and Legal Aspects of the Internet

Telemedical Malpractice

Jurisdictional Issues

Intellectual Property Rights

Summary

Telemedicine Books and Web Sites

References

Index 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)

A. C. Norris, Department of Management Science and Information Systems, University of Auckland, New Zealand. 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 health care managers considering the introduction of telemedicine services offering solutions for a variety of situations.