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1: Eur J Radiol. 1999 Nov;32(2):116-8.Click here to read Links

Teleradiology--practical aspects and lessons learnt.

Buxton PJ.

Royal Hospital Haslar, Hants, UK. petebuxt@dsca.gov.uk

Teleradiology is the most widely practised form of telemedicine and the necessary equipment is readily available. The limiting technical factor is often the communication links between the two sites. A balance must be struck between the degree of image compression and the transmission time. Non technical issues such as organisation of staff and medico-legal aspects must also be considered. Many problems can be avoided by written protocols and agreements.

PMID: 10628419 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]