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Telepaediatrics.

Anthony C Smith1

  • 1Centre for Online Health, University of Queensland, Queensland, Australia. a.smith@pobox.com

Journal of Telemedicine and Telecare
|June 15, 2007
PubMed
Summary
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Telepaediatrics offers improved access to specialist pediatric care and reduces travel costs for families. This growing field shows positive international experiences across various medical specialties.

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Area of Science:

  • Medical Informatics
  • Pediatric Healthcare

Background:

  • Telepaediatrics is gaining traction due to enhanced access to specialist care.
  • It offers significant cost savings for families by reducing travel.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the increasing popularity and benefits of telepaediatric services.
  • To review the growing body of literature and international experiences in telepaediatrics.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing telepaediatric services and literature.
  • Analysis of reported positive experiences in various clinical areas.

Main Results:

  • Established telepaediatric services exist in cardiology, fetal medicine, school health, and psychiatry.
  • An extensive service in Queensland conducts approximately 1300 consultations annually.

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Conclusions:

  • Telepaediatrics is a rapidly expanding field with positive international outcomes.
  • Despite a later start than other telemedicine, telepaediatrics shows significant promise.