title: Implementation and evaluation of telemedicine for remote health-care--the European Northern Periphery Programme Project.
abstract: We evaluated the provision of telemedicine services based on information technology in four northern European countries. Improved communication and access to specialist care was reported, as well as cost reductions in certain areas.
authors.affiliation: Telemedicine Laboratory, Remote Health Care Unit, University of Aberdeen, UK. e.m.brebner@abdn.ac.uk
authors.forename: E M
authors.initials: EM
authors.lastname: Brebner
authors.forename: J A
authors.initials: JA
authors.lastname: Brebner
mesh_terms: D003362:Cost-Benefit Analysis; D005060:Europe; D005240:Feasibility Studies; D006297:Health Services Accessibility; D006801:Humans; D010342:Patient Acceptance of Health Care; D017216:Telemedicine / Q000592:standards*