Title :
Delivering e-health via broadband
Author_Institution :
Fac. of Medicine, Calgary Univ., Alta.
Abstract :
This presentation provides an overview of e-health or telehealth applications suited to broadband. It reviews current applications, addresses value-add/benefits, and discusses challenges and barriers. Three examples of Canadian IP broadband e-health networks are outlined. The presentation closes by outlining implications and future directions
Keywords :
IP networks; broadband networks; telemedicine; Canadian IP broadband e-health networks; broadband; e-health delivery; telehealth applications; Biomedical imaging; Broadband communication; Collaboration; Data visualization; Medical diagnostic imaging; Medical robotics; Medical services; Surgery; Surges; Virtual reality;
Conference_Titel :
Broadband Networks, 2005. BroadNets 2005. 2nd International Conference on
Conference_Location :
Boston, MA
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-9276-0
DOI :
10.1109/ICBN.2005.1589715
