title: Teleradiology--practical aspects and lessons learnt.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Royal Hospital Haslar, Hants, UK. petebuxt@dsca.gov.uk
authors.forename: P J
authors.initials: PJ
authors.lastname: Buxton
mesh_terms: D003195:Computer Communication Networks; D019112:Teleradiology / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence / Q000458:organization & administration*