Written by leading teledermatologists and telemedicine experts, this hands-on guide addresses the practical needs 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 by means of clinical examples, discusses teledermatology in underdeveloped countries, and presents specialized methods of teledermatology. The impact of telemedicine on the doctor-patient relationship is explored, and the advantages that accrue from improving access to expert knowledge are explained. In addition, quality assurance, legal assumptions, economic aspects, and the future horizons of such health care services are all considered. A comprehensive appendix provides information on training opportunities, sample protocols, consent forms, information sheets, references, and relevant web links.

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.