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Written by leading teledermatologists and telemedicine experts, this hands-on guide faces the reality of the many emerging teledermatology services worldwide. It covers the medical and technical prerequisites for such services as well as the photographic imaging essentials. It also illustrates the performance of teledermatology including clinical examples, teledermatology in under developing countries and special methods of teledermatology. Special attention is drawn to the relative issues of quality assurance, legal assumptions, economic aspects and the future horizons of such health care services. A comprehensive appendix comprising training opportunities, sample protocols, consent forms and information sheets as well as references and relevant web links is provided. It addresses the changes of the doctor-patient relationship with telemedicine, and the advantage of improving access to expert knowledge. This guide is a must-have for all those treating patients with inflammatory and neoplastic skin diseases.

Telemedicine in Dermatology

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.