Mise en œuvre d’un service de télédermatologie en Franche-Comté (France)

Telemedicine and Geriatrics in France: Inventory of Experiments

“…The Dermatology Department decided to set up a telemedicine service to provide remote follow-up care and diagnostics for the wounds. The objectives were to improve patient aftercare by limiting the number of consultations at CHRU Besançon's treatment center, reduce the cost of care, and offer local hospitals, private practices, and nursing homes a structured support network [23]. In 2003, a study by the American Telemedicine Association (ATA) already reported 62 experiments in 37 different USA states using telemedicine for dermatology [24].…”

“…In 2003, a study by the American Telemedicine Association (ATA) already reported 62 experiments in 37 different USA states using telemedicine for dermatology [24]. There are two methods of support defined by the ATA: Store-and-forward teledermatology involves an expert consultant communicating remotely with the patient's dermatologist and using digital images and clinical information to make a diagnosis. Live interactive teledermatology is a teleconsultation between the patient and health professionals using videoconferencing equipment [23, 24]. …”

“…Live interactive teledermatology is a teleconsultation between the patient and health professionals using videoconferencing equipment [23, 24]. …”

Emergencies and Disaster Medicine

“…Toutes les spécialités peuvent bénéficier des applications de télémédecine dans le domaine de l'urgence [43]. La télémédecine permet d'optimiser les compétences et de mutualiser les ressources [44,45]. L'évaluation de télémédecine, pour les situations d'urgence vitale est indispensable [46].…”