429International Journal of Circumpolar Health 63:4 2004 eHEALTH RADIOLOGY AS A PART OF A COMPREHENSIVE TELEMEDICINE AND eHEALTH NETWORK
Oulu University Hospital is the northernmost tertiary hospital in Fin-land and its responsibility area is the largest in the country, covering nearly half of the Finnish territory, also including the arctic regions. Because of vast distances and a sparse population, Oulu has been a fo-rerunner in de...
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| Summary: | Oulu University Hospital is the northernmost tertiary hospital in Fin-land and its responsibility area is the largest in the country, covering nearly half of the Finnish territory, also including the arctic regions. Because of vast distances and a sparse population, Oulu has been a fo-rerunner in developing telemedicine and eHealth services in the country. The development started in 1990 and has resulted in the es-tablishment of teleradiology and televideoconferencing services, dis-tance education and a multimedia medical record with remote access capabilities. Wireless technology has been a special focus area, as has the development of an efficient communication between primary ca-re and secondary care. This review highlights some of the key success elements. (Int J Circumpolar Health 2004;63(4):429-435) |
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