Title :
Integrated teleconsultation services in cardiology
Author :
Chronaki, C. ; Kostomanolakis, S. ; Lelis, P. ; Lees, PJ ; Chiarugi, F. ; Tsiknakis, M. ; Orphanoudakis, SC
Author_Institution :
Inst. of Comput. Sci., Crete Univ., Heraklion, Greece
Abstract :
Integrated regional networks provide an infrastructure for the deployment of accountable, accessible and secure teleconsultation services. In addition, the use of clinical protocols, combined with the automated retrieval of relevant health data, can improve the effectiveness and efficiency of teleconsultation sessions. In the context of HYGEIAnet, the regional health telematics network of Crete, integrated teleconsultation services based on clinical protocols are being developed to support the remote screening of patients with suspected heart problems, aiming not only to benefit the patient but also to contribute to the optimum use of health care resources
Keywords :
cardiology; health care; patient monitoring; protocols; telemedicine; Crete; HYGEIAnet; accessible teleconsultation services; accountable teleconsultation services; automated retrieval; cardiology; clinical protocols; health care resources; infrastructure; integrated regional networks; integrated teleconsultation services; patients; regional health telematics network; relevant health data; remote screening; secure teleconsultation services; suspected heart problems; teleconsultation sessions; Access protocols; Ambient intelligence; Authorization; Biomedical imaging; Cardiology; Collaboration; Computer science; Medical diagnostic imaging; Medical services; Telematics;
Conference_Titel :
Computers in Cardiology 2000
Conference_Location :
Cambridge, MA
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-6557-7
DOI :
10.1109/CIC.2000.898484