Abstract
The technology implementation of telemedicine program management to exchange medical information for the provision of health care services is discussed. The Hong Kong telemedicine programs has achieved the vertical integration of patient care and management services with regard to consultation or patient assessment and management. The role of a motivated and determined clinical administrator was found to be critical to telemedicine technology implementation. The effective management of technology implementation can remove fundamental obstacles to program success.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 87-92 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Journal | Communications of the ACM |
Volume | 47 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Feb 2004 |
Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Computer Science