Digital Communication in Medical Practice

• Main Authors: Bria, William F. (Author), Finn, Nancy B. (Author)
• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: London : Springer London, 2009.
• Series: Health Informatics,
• Subjects: Medicine.; Health informatics.; Medicine & Public Health.; Health Informatics.

In this current technological medical climate, it is vital for healthcare professionals to arm themselves and their patients with as much information as possible. Digital Communication in Medical Practice is a concise overview of the communication tools available to every practicing physician. The b...

Table of Contents:

• A Visit to the Doctor: Three Scenarios
• eHealth and Patient Safety
• New Healthcare Models
• Communication
• Telemedicine
• Information Access: Information Overload
• Keeping Health Information Away from Prying Eyes
• Medicating Your Patients
• All About Money
• The Quality Quotient
• Heathcare 2020.