[Telemedicine in iceland.].
The aim of this survey is to consider the evolution and historical background of telemedicine, as well as reviewing the present status, globally, and locally. General definitions and aims of telemedicine are mentioned and discussed, examples of successful telemedicine implementations in various areas are presented, especially mentioning Canada, Australia and Norway. In Iceland only a few projects within telemedicine have been tried so far; the most extensive one being the successful establishment of a few teleradiology links. Various other projects are in preparation, and the importance of telemedicine as a tool for facilitation of equity to services as well as a powerful educational medium is stressed.
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