Telemedicine in neurosciences.
It is well known that in most countries, there is a perennial shortage of specialists in neurosciences. Even the few available neurologists and neurosurgeons are clustered in the metros and urban areas. Those living in suburban and rural areas have limited or no access to neurological care. At the same time there has been an unprecedented growth in ICT (Information and Communication Technology). In this article, the authors review the increasing use of telemedicine in neurosciences.
Ganapathy
K
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Department of Neurosurgery, Apollo Hospitals, #21 Greams Road, Chennai, India. drkganapathy@gmail.com
Ravindra
Aditi
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