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. 1999 Jun;3(2):158-9.
doi: 10.1109/4233.767091.

Telemedicine in the United Kingdom: current status and future prospects

R S Istepanian

Telemedicine in the United Kingdom: current status and future prospects

R S Istepanian. IEEE Trans Inf Technol Biomed. 1999 Jun.

Abstract

The objective of this correspondence is to present an overview of some of the current development and some of the ongoing telemedicine programs in the United Kingdom. The issues of the future integration of telemedicine activities within the National Health Service that promises better access to healthcare with higher efficiency, mobility, and lower cost are also discussed.

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