Soyer, H. Peter (Hrsg.): 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.