Teleconsultations as a step towards hospital interoperability

Stud Health Technol Inform. 2006:124:455-60.

Abstract

The paper presents an interregional telemedicine project between hospitals from two countries that encourage good economic cooperation. It uses modern technology and diverse human resources that contribute to a better accomplishment of the goals of the project and insures continuity of the services after the ending of the project. It instantiates the vision of e-Europe regarding access to healthcare services and the increasing mobility of patients.

MeSH terms

  • Consultants*
  • Europe
  • Hospital Information Systems
  • Medical Record Linkage*
  • Telecommunications*