Telemedicine in Dermatology

* Comprehensive, up-to-date guide on the practical aspects of the everyday management of teledermatology services * Especially useful for the treatment of inflammatory and neoplastic skin diseases * Written by leading teledermatologists and telemedicine experts * Reader-friendly structure and a pleasure to read 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. CONTENTS 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. Soyer, H.P.; Binder, M.; Smith, A.C.; Wurm, E.M.T. (Eds.)