Communications Issues in Shipboard Telemedicine

Abstract

This study defines the specific communications capabilities of U.S. Navy ships and identifies operational problems and technical barriers prohibiting telemedicine on a wide scale. This information is needed so the transmission of medical data can be managed in conformance with shipboard capabilities and contingencies can be developed for the potential degradation of those capabilities. While communications requirements for telemedicine in the civilian sector continue to be defined and implemented on a limited basis, the Department of Defense (DoD) must also supply similar needs in hostile environments.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 01, 2001
Accession Number
ADA389022

Entities

People

  • A. D. Ramirez
  • C. B. Phillips
  • L. C. Russell
  • M. W. Roberts
  • S. D. Russell

Organizations

  • Naval Information Warfare Systems Command

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Ground and Sea Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Communication Channels
  • Communication Systems
  • Data Links
  • Health Services
  • Information Systems
  • Medical Personnel
  • Multiple Access
  • Network Protocols
  • Network Science
  • Therapy

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