Description
| Product ID: | 9783030804015 |
| Product Form: | Hardback |
| Country of Manufacture: | GB |
| Title: | The Principles of Virtual Orthopedic Assessment |
| Authors: | Author: Khaled M. Emara, Nicolas S. Piuzzi |
| Page Count: | 139 |
| Subjects: | Telemedicine, Telemedicine, General practice / Family medicine, Surgical orthopaedics and fractures, General practice, Orthopaedics & fractures |
| Description: | Select Guide Rating Filling a gap in literature, this concise and practical book presents the principles of virtual orthopedic assessment and shares insights into the use of technology for distance patient-physician communication. Offering expert know-how and best practices, it equips readers with essential information on how to best remotely manage the diagnosis, treatment and follow-up of patients.The book starts by defining telemedicine and presenting the basic requirements. The following chapters each focus on a specific joint or compartment, highlighting its peculiarities in terms of remote clinical assessment, and also discussing data security, patient confidentiality and consent as well as medico-legal issues. Moreover, the book features a dedicated chapter that analyzes specific issues related to remote assessment in children, older patients, noncompliant patients, and patients with pain. Covering all the basic and practical aspects of this emerging field, this book is a must-read for orthopedists and other professionals, such as general practitioners and physiotherapists, wanting to gain insights into remote orthopedic patient care. |
| Imprint Name: | Springer Nature Switzerland AG |
| Publisher Name: | Springer Nature Switzerland AG |
| Country of Publication: | GB |
| Publishing Date: | 2022-06-01 |
