Telemedicine is a tool to break down barriers to patient care, particularly in rural area.A physician can examine a patient located in another city, view highly detailed medical images,consult with distant sub-special...Telemedicine is a tool to break down barriers to patient care, particularly in rural area.A physician can examine a patient located in another city, view highly detailed medical images,consult with distant sub-specialists, or supervise complex medical procedures. This paper reviewsthe evolution of telemedicine, its technical fundamentals, and some of the advanced techniques forits application. Steps of the successful telemedicine implementation network are also listed. Onthe other hand, remote hospitals can obtain specialist consultations and diagnosis without need forthe patient to travel. This article sheds light on the technology, benefits, and various applicationsof telemedicine with their multimedia and communication requirements. A review of the future oftelemedicine is presented, as well as on-line hospital idea is proposed.展开更多
文摘Telemedicine is a tool to break down barriers to patient care, particularly in rural area.A physician can examine a patient located in another city, view highly detailed medical images,consult with distant sub-specialists, or supervise complex medical procedures. This paper reviewsthe evolution of telemedicine, its technical fundamentals, and some of the advanced techniques forits application. Steps of the successful telemedicine implementation network are also listed. Onthe other hand, remote hospitals can obtain specialist consultations and diagnosis without need forthe patient to travel. This article sheds light on the technology, benefits, and various applicationsof telemedicine with their multimedia and communication requirements. A review of the future oftelemedicine is presented, as well as on-line hospital idea is proposed.
