Telemedicine in Dermatology [electronic resource] / edited by Hans Peter Soyer, Michael Binder, Anthony C. Smith, Elisabeth M.T. Wurm.
By: Soyer, Hans Peter [editor.].
Contributor(s): Binder, Michael [editor.] | Smith, Anthony C [editor.] | Wurm, Elisabeth M.T [editor.] | SpringerLink (Online service).
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Introduction to Teledermatology -- Historical Review -- Medical Prerequisites -- Technical Prerequisites -- Photographic Imaging Essentials -- Performance of Teledermatology including Clinical Examples -- Teledermatology in Underdeveloping Countries -- Special Methods of Teledermatology -- Teledermatology and Reflectance Confocal Microscopy Quality Assurance -- Legal Assumptions -- Economic Aspects and Cost-effectiveness -- Future Horizons -- APPENDIX: Education and Training Opportunities -- Quality Certificate Teledermatology -- Sample Protocol, Consent Form and Information Sheet -- References and Relevant Web links -- Glossary -- Subject Index.
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.
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