title: Pediatric teleradiology in low-income settings and the areas for future research in teleradiology.
abstract: Teleradiology is an established mechanism to overcome the lack of on-site radiologists and can benefit children in developing countries. In this "perspective" on teleradiology for pediatric care in underdeveloped countries, three low-cost teleradiology programs are discussed from experiences of one teleradiologist, in relation to previous publications on this subject. Key issues discussed include mechanisms for sustainability, cost-effectiveness, resources, and barriers to success. Reliance on each link of a telereading chain is highlighted as a constant source for concern.
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiology, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of the Witwatersrand , Johannesburg , South Africa.
authors.forename: Savvas
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Andronikou
keywords: HIV infections; X-rays; cost-effectiveness; developing countries; pulmonary; resource allocation; teleradiology; tuberculosis