Many of the changes occurring within medicine are being catalyzed
by the proliferation of professional and social activity with the
internet and mobile technology. Understanding of the way in which
healthcare is being transformed by IT is key in the improvement of
medical standards and reduction of cost. This book presents the
current and future trends in the transformation of healthcare
services in the Information Society Era.
The synergy between computer technology and medical services has
opened fascinating new possibilities for benefit in areas such as
continuing care, chronic disease treatment and old people home
monitoring, bringing with it the promise of essential changes in
existing models of care delivery and system performance. This book
addresses the priorities within international informatics and
presents a complete and thorough survey of the most promising
e-health technologies. This is illustrated with the inclusion of
case reports indentifying real applications of the techniques, with
the focus on providing an integrated overview of e-health, and the
medical, sociological and technical aspects.
The authorsa (TM) primary objective has been to provide an
in-depth study of internet-enhanced healthcare services, while
mobile technology is also reviewed in the context of modern
wireless technologies. The authors have provided a unique analysis
of the evolution of healthcare services. The book is illustrated by
numerous examples and comes together to provide a valuable set of
tele-care solutions available to modern informatics practice.
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