Written by leading teledermatologists and telemedicine experts, this hands-on guide faces the reality of the many emerging teledermatology services worldwide. It covers the medical and technical prerequisites for such services as well as the photographic imaging essentials. It also illustrates the performance of teledermatology including clinical examples, teledermatology in under developing countries and special methods of teledermatology. Special attention is drawn to the relative issues of quality assurance, legal assumptions, economic aspects and the future horizons of such health care services. A comprehensive appendix comprising training opportunities, sample protocols, consent forms and information sheets as well as references and relevant web links is provided. It addresses the changes of the doctor-patient relationship with telemedicine, and the advantage of improving access to expert knowledge. This guide is a must-have for all those treating patients with inflammatory and neoplastic skin diseases.

From the contents:<br />Introduction to Teledermatology

Historical Review
Medical Prerequisites
Technical Prerequisites
Photographic Imaging Essentials
Performance of Teledermatology including Clinical Examples
Teledermatology in Underdeveloping Countries
Special Methods of Teledermatology
Teledermatology and Reflectance Confocal Microscopy Quality Assurance
Legal Assumptions
Economic Aspects and Cost-effectiveness
Future Horizons
APPENDIX: Education and Training Opportunities
Quality Certificate Teledermatology
Sample Protocol, Consent Form and Information Sheet
References and Relevant Web links
Glossary
Subject Index.