Using the law to enhance provision of telemedicine

Authors
Citation
L. O'Shannessy, Using the law to enhance provision of telemedicine, J TELEMED T, 6, 2000, pp. 59-62
Citations number
2
Categorie Soggetti
Health Care Sciences & Services
Journal title
JOURNAL OF TELEMEDICINE AND TELECARE
ISSN journal
1357633X → ACNP
Volume
6
Year of publication
2000
Supplement
1
Pages
59 - 62
Database
ISI
SICI code
1357-633X(2000)6:<59:UTLTEP>2.0.ZU;2-E
Abstract
Reference is often made to the law as a barrier to the use and development of telemedicine. In New South Wales, however, it has been recognized that s ome of the principles behind these 'legal impediments' can be used to make services better and more cost-effective. The law offers a range of useful t ools relating to the emergence of these new techniques. The responsibility of those in a position to regulate is, quite simply, to pick the right tool .