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 authors 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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