Fundamentals of Telemedicine and Telehealth

Fundamentals of Telemedicine and Telehealth

Gogia, Shashi Bhushan

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Fundamentals of Telemedicine and Telehealth provides an overview on the use of information and communication technologies (ICTs) to solve health problems, especially for people living in remote and underserviced areas. With the advent of new technologies and the improvement of internet connectivity, telehealth has become a new subject requiring an understanding of information technology devices and how to utilize them to fulfil health needs. The book discusses topics such as digitizing patient information, technology requirements and existing resources, planning for telehealth projects, and primary care and specialized applications. Additionally, it discusses the use of telemedicine for patient empowerment and telecare in remote locations.Authored by IMIA Telehealth working group, this book is a valuable source for graduate students, along with healthcare workers, researchers and clinicians interested in using telehealth approach as part of their practice or research. Presents components of healthcare that can be benefitted from remote access and when to rely on themExplains the current technology tools and how to put them to effective use in order to make information technology help in daily healthcareProvides legal provisions for telehealth implementation discussing the risks of remote healthcare provision and cross border care INDICE: Section I: Telecare Basics 1. Overview 2. Basics of Information Technology in Healthcare and Telehealth 3. Health Related Information 4. Technology requirements Section II: Working Together for Health 5. Platforms for collaborative process 6. Telehealth from the patients' perspective 7. Maintaining and sustaining a telehealth based eco system 8. Teleducation and Capacity building Section III: Telemedicine 9. Telesupport for the primary care practitioner 10. Telecare within different Specialties 11. Tele based Healthcare Provision during Special Situations 12. Mobile Health Section IV: Issues and Future of Telehealth 13. Medicolegal ethical and Regulatory issues 14. Disruptive Approaches and Technologies 15. World Wide initiatives

  • ISBN: 978-0-12-814309-4
  • Editorial: Academic Press
  • Encuadernacion: Rústica
  • Páginas: 250
  • Fecha Publicación: 01/10/2019
  • Nº Volúmenes: 1
  • Idioma: Inglés