Teleradiology--practical aspects and lessons learnt.
Teleradiology is the most widely practised form of telemedicine and the necessary equipment is readily available. The limiting technical factor is often the communication links between the two sites. A balance must be struck between the degree of image compression and the transmission time. Non technical issues such as organisation of staff and medico-legal aspects must also be considered. Many problems can be avoided by written protocols and agreements.
Buxton
P J
PJ
Royal Hospital Haslar, Hants, UK. petebuxt@dsca.gov.uk
D003195:Computer Communication Networks; D019112:Teleradiology / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence / Q000458:organization & administration*