DISCOVERIES: Telemedicine Solutions for Emergency Care and Disaster Response

Abstract

A wealth of expertise resides in centralized tertiary medical academic centers. Unfortunately, few patients have access to these resources. The DISCOVERIES Project has developed a number of resources that can bring this expertise to where it is needed to underserved and rural communities, into the field to be used by paramedics, or to communities affected by critical events such as disasters.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 01, 2009
Accession Number
AD1060288

Entities

People

  • Elizabeth L. Walters
  • Elizabeth Lynch
  • Karla Lavin

Organizations

  • Loma Linda University

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Airway Management
  • Bandages
  • Delivery Of Health Care
  • Dermatologic Agents
  • Disasters
  • Emergencies
  • Emergency Treatment
  • Employment
  • Health Care
  • Health Services
  • Medical Personnel
  • Mesh Networks
  • Mobile Devices
  • Mobile Phones
  • Paramedics
  • Patient Care
  • Personnel Management
  • Spine
  • Telemedicine
  • Therapy
  • Thoracic Injuries
  • Urban Areas

Fields of Study

  • Medicine

Readers

  • Government and Public Administration Law.
  • Medical or Health Care Field.
  • Oncology