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Published in: Journal of Neurology 6/2011

01-06-2011 | Review

Teleneurology: is it really at a distance?

Authors: S. Agarwal, E. A. Warburton

Published in: Journal of Neurology | Issue 6/2011

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Abstract

Telemedicine refers to the transfer of medical information from one site to another using distance communications technology. This approach has benefitted many medical specialties, with telestroke being a prelude to its applications in neurology. Our review will focus on the use of telemedicine in neurological practice (teleneurology) following a brief discussion of telestroke. Given the emerging nature of trial evidence in teleneurology, our aim is to provide a narrative review and highlight areas that merit further investigation.
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Metadata
Title
Teleneurology: is it really at a distance?
Authors
S. Agarwal
E. A. Warburton
Publication date
01-06-2011
Publisher
Springer-Verlag
Published in
Journal of Neurology / Issue 6/2011
Print ISSN: 0340-5354
Electronic ISSN: 1432-1459
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00415-011-5920-5

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