Telemedicine in educational settings.

Full Abstract

The use of telemedicine to enhance patient care is well documented in the literature (Currell et al 2001); however, its use in educational settings requires further exploration. Technological advances in electronic communication have been the catalyst for enabling the transmission and storage of large volumes of data. This, in turn, has allowed still and video images to be used for clinical consultation and the advancement of healthcare professionals' knowledge and skills. This article discusses the use of telemedicine in healthcare practices and explores its value as an educational tool, particularly in the field of wound care.

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Author information

Author/s: Newton, Heather (H);

Affiliation: Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust, Cornwall. heather.newton(-atsign-)rcht.swest.nhs.uk

Journal and publication information

Publication Type: Journal Article; Review

Journal: Nursing standard (Royal College of Nursing (Great Britain) : 1987) (Nurs Stand), published in England. (Language: eng)

Reference: -2003 Jul 16-22; vol 17 (issue 44) : pp 75-8, 80

Dates: Created 2003/07/31; Completed 2003/09/11; Revised 2005/11/16;

PMID: 12889396, status: MEDLINE (last retrieval date: 12/26/2008)

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MeSH headings (categories)

This article was linked to the MESH Headings shown below.

Models, Organizational
Patient Care Team - organization & administration
Problem-Based Learning - organization & administration
Referral and Consultation - organization & administration
Telemedicine - organization & administration

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