Trial Telemedicine System for Supporting Medical Students on Elective in the Developing World

摘要: Abstract Rationale and Objectives The authors sought to create a simple, versatile, effective store-and-forward telemedicine system facilitate consultation between medical students pursuing elective study at remote locations in the developing world specialists central institution. Materials Methods A trial was established Gizo Hospital (Gizo, Solomon Islands) Emory University (Atlanta, Ga). At Hospital, consisted of commercially available digital camera locally personal computer with modem providing low-bandwidth (dial-up) Internet access. visiting British student used this equipment relay photographs patients, as well results relevant tests, such electrocardiograms, radiographs, ultrasound images, via for review by specialist. Results student, who had received minimal training (approximately 1 hour) use system, it successfully perform eight referrals during course period. Following student's return home, his local preceptors physician Helena Goldie on New Georgia Island same more than 60 additional referrals. Conclusion is low-cost, robust, sustainable means expert support other health care providers locations.