Preface.

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1 History, Definitions, and Current Applications.

2 From Telemedicine and Telehealth to E-Health.

3 Telecommunication Technologies in Health Care.

4 Clinical Applications.

5 Special Settings.

6 Computerization of Medical Records and E-Health Services.

7 Privacy, Confidentiality, Security, and Data Integrity.

8 Legal and Ethical Issues.

9 Malpractice and Risk Management.

10 A Beginner’s Blueprint: How to Get Started.

11 Research: Issues, Methods, and Outcomes.

12 Visions into the Future of Health Care.

Appendix A: Tips from the Experts.

Appendix B: Vendor Agreements: A Primer.

Appendix C: Videoconferencing Room Requirements and Etiquette.

Glossary.

Resources.

References.

Subject Index.

Name Index.