Telemedicine in Dermatology

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.