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Interactive Teledermatology: Multimedia

Author: Charles M Phillips, MD, Associate Professor, Department of Internal Medicine, Section of Dermatology, East Carolina University Brody School of Medicine
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Updated: Nov 17, 2009

Multimedia

A handheld camera provides a close-up image of a ...
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Media file 1: A handheld camera provides a close-up image of a cutaneous lesion or eruption. Many off-the-shelf cameras have standardized lighting and an ability to polarize reflected light.
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A handheld camera provides a close-up image of a ...

A handheld camera provides a close-up image of a cutaneous lesion or eruption. Many off-the-shelf cameras have standardized lighting and an ability to polarize reflected light.

Telemedicine consultation rooms at the Brody Scho...
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Media file 2: Telemedicine consultation rooms at the Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University allow physicians privacy in interacting with the patient and presenter. Each room has a workstation with ample desk space on which physicians can to complete their written consultations.
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Telemedicine consultation rooms at the Brody Scho...

Telemedicine consultation rooms at the Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University allow physicians privacy in interacting with the patient and presenter. Each room has a workstation with ample desk space on which physicians can to complete their written consultations.

Telemedicine examination rooms at outlying clinic...
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Media file 3: Telemedicine examination rooms at outlying clinics are modified clinical rooms. The viewing monitor and camera are placed in front of the table for a more standard interaction. Presentation tools, such as handheld dermatology cameras, are beside the examination table.
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Telemedicine examination rooms at outlying clinic...

Telemedicine examination rooms at outlying clinics are modified clinical rooms. The viewing monitor and camera are placed in front of the table for a more standard interaction. Presentation tools, such as handheld dermatology cameras, are beside the examination table.

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Keywords

interactive teledermatology, interactive video teleconsultations, IAVT, interactive video conferencing, IVC

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Contributor Information and Disclosures

Author

Charles M Phillips, MD, Associate Professor, Department of Internal Medicine, Section of Dermatology, East Carolina University Brody School of Medicine
Charles M Phillips, MD is a member of the following medical societies: American Academy of Dermatology, American College of Physicians, and American Medical Association
Disclosure: Nothing to disclose.

Medical Editor

Harold S Rabinovitz, MD, Clinical Professor, Department of Dermatology, University of Miami School of Medicine
Disclosure: Nothing to disclose.

Pharmacy Editor

Michael J Wells, MD, Associate Professor, Department of Dermatology, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
Michael J Wells, MD is a member of the following medical societies: Alpha Omega Alpha, American Academy of Dermatology, American Medical Association, and Texas Medical Association
Disclosure: Nothing to disclose.

Managing Editor

Amanda M Oakley, ChB, FRACP, MB, Clinical Director, Clinical Associate Professor, Department of Dermatology, Waikato Hospital, Hamilton, New Zealand
Amanda M Oakley, ChB, FRACP, MB is a member of the following medical societies: American Academy of Dermatology, Australian and New Zealand Vulvovaginal Society, International Society for the Study of Vulvovaginal Diseases, New Zealand Dermatological Society Incorporated, and Royal Australasian College of Physicians
Disclosure: MoleMap NZ Consulting fee Consulting

CME Editor

Joel M Gelfand, MD, MSCE, Medical Director, Clinical Studies Unit, Assistant Professor, Department of Dermatology, Associate Scholar, Center for Clinical Epidemiology and Biostatistics, University of Pennsylvania
Joel M Gelfand, MD, MSCE is a member of the following medical societies: Society for Investigative Dermatology
Disclosure: AMGEN Consulting fee Consulting; AMGEN Grant/research funds Investigator; Genentech Grant/research funds investigator; Centocor Consulting fee Consulting; Abbott Grant/research funds investigator; Abbott Consulting fee Consulting; Novartis  investigator; Pfizer Grant/research funds investigator; Celgene Consulting fee DMC Chair; NIAMS and NHLBI Grant/research funds investigator

Chief Editor

Dirk M Elston, MD, Director, Department of Dermatology, Geisinger Medical Center
Dirk M Elston, MD is a member of the following medical societies: American Academy of Dermatology
Disclosure: Nothing to disclose.

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