title: E-mail consultations in international health.
abstract: We describe an e-mail health-consultation service for overseas volunteers that has been in operation for 25 months. The scheme is accessed for diverse medical concerns and is efficient and highly valued.
authors.forename: F J
authors.initials: FJ
authors.lastname: Cooke
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Holmes
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D001294:Attitude to Health; D003195:Computer Communication Networks / Q000458:organization & administration*; D003906:Developing Countries; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007391:International Cooperation; D008297:Male; D010865:Pilot Projects; D015397:Program Evaluation; D019114:Remote Consultation / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006113:United Kingdom; D014838:Volunteers / Q000193:education* / Q000523:psychology*