Telemedicine in Dermatology

H. Peter Soyer, chair of the Dermatology Group at the University of Queensland in Brisbane/Australia, is one of the pioneers of teledermatology and co-founder and current president of the International Society of Teledermatology. Michael Binder, Professor of Dermatology at the Department of Dermatology, Medical University of Vienna/Austria, is a dermatologist with special expertise in health technology assessment and quality assurance issues. Anthony C. Smith has a PhD in Telehealth and is currently Deputy Director at the Centre of Online Health of the University of Queensland in Brisbane/Australia.

• Introduction to Teledermatology.- Historical Review.- Medical Prerequisites.- Technical Prerequisites.- Photographic Imaging Essentials.- Performance of Teledermatology including Clinical Examples.- Teledermatology in Underdeveloping Countries.- Special Methods of Teledermatology.- Teledermatology and Reflectance Confocal Microscopy Quality Assurance.- Legal Assumptions.- Economic Aspects and Cost-effectiveness.- Future Horizons.- APPENDIX: Education and Training Opportunities.- Quality Certificate Teledermatology.- Sample Protocol, Consent Form and Information Sheet.- References and Relevant Web links.- Glossary.- Subject Index.