Teleradiology

About this book

• Features the collective knowledge of teleradiology
• Written by leading experts from around the world who practice a wide range of teleradiology applications
• Explains technical issues, digital information processing and collective experiences from practitioners

Written by experts from around the globe, i.e., from USA, Europe, Australia and Asia, this book explains technical issues, digital information processing and collective experiences from practitioners in different parts of the world practicing a wide range of Teleradiology applications. This includes robotic teleradiology, wireless teleradiology for renal trauma, teleradiology: freehand haptic device, international trade in teleradiology, teleradiology: economic and legal considerations, teleradiology in the US Army, teleradiology for head injury management etc.

This book lays the foundations for the globalisation of tele radiological procedures, making it possible to know that a radiological analysis could perform on a patient anywhere in the world.

Content Level » Professional/practitioner
Keywords » Radiology - Robotic - Telemedicine
Related subjects » Medicine - Radiology

Author

Dr.Sajeesh Kumar KR, PhD. Assistant Professor of Health Information Management and Member Faculty at Mc Gowan Institute for Regenerative Medicine at University of Pittsburgh. Dr. Sajeesh Kumar’s research focuses on design and development of telemedicine technology, healthcare delivery and technology evaluation. Dr. Kumar has travelled to more than 30 countries and has extensive international experience in healthcare, education and research works. Prior to Pittsburgh-USA, Dr. Sajeesh Kumar was involved in healthcare activities in Australia, Singapore, Netherlands, Seychelles, United Arab Emirates and India. He has won several research awards, edited books on telemedicine, book chapters and scientific papers in high impact journals including Lancet. Dr. Kumar holds an impressive record of competitive research funding and research awards. In his free time he is involved in music, dance and voluntary social service to the needy. Dr. Kumar was conferred with Young Inventor Award, Matilda Award for Cultural Excellence and the prestigious Premier’s Australia Day Award for Active Civilian.

Reviews

"This is the first book on the market addressing the topic of teleradiology. … There are 21 chapters written by experts from all over the world, starting with an introduction on teleradiology and finishing with an audit on Teleradiology. … this book will be of use to anyone with an interest in the world of teleradiology." (Giampiero Beluffi, La Radiologia Medica, Vol. 114, 2009)