Teleneurology in Practice A Comprehensive Clinical Guide
This title will provide an up-to-date review of the emerging practice of neurology telemedicine. Increasingly, neurology, like other disciplines of medicine, is implementing the technological advances and discoveries of the science of healthcare del
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Jack W. Tsao • Bart M. Demaerschalk Editors
Teleneurology in Practice A Comprehensive Clinical Guide
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Editors Jack W. Tsao, M.D., D.Phil., F.A.A.N., F.A.N.A. Professor of Neurology, Anatomy, & Neurobiology University of Tennessee Health Science Center Memphis Tennessee USA
Bart M. Demaerschalk, M.D., M.Sc., F.R.C.P.(C) Professor of Neurology Mayo Clinic College of Medicine Phoenix, Arizona USA
Professor of Neurology Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences Bethesda Maryland USA
ISBN 978-1-4939-2348-9 ISBN 978-1-4939-2349-6 (eBook) DOI 10.1007/978-1-4939-2349-6 Library of Congress Control Number: 2015932872 Springer New York Heidelberg Dordrecht London © Springer Science+Business Media New York 2015 This work is subject to copyright. All rights are reserved by the Publisher, whether the whole or part of the material is concerned, specifically the rights of translation, reprinting, reuse of illustrations, recitation, broadcasting, reproduction on microfilms or in any other physical way, and transmission or information storage and retrieval, electronic adaptation, computer software, or by similar or dissimilar methodology now known or hereafter developed. The use of general descriptive names, registered names, trademarks, service marks, etc. in this publication does not imply, even in the absence of a specific statement, that such names are exempt from the relevant protective laws and regulations and therefore free for general use. The publisher, the authors and the editors are safe to assume that the advice and information in this book are believed to be true and accurate at the date of publication. Neither the publisher nor the authors or the editors give a warranty, express or implied, with respect to the material contained herein or for any errors or omissions that may have been made. Printed on acid-free paper Springer is part of Springer Science+Business Media (www.springer.com)
For our families (Joan, Emmanuel, and Veronica Tsao and Sherry and Nicholas Demaerschalk)
Preface
Teleneurology in Practice: A Comprehensive Clinical Guide was inspired by the faculty and learner discourse which occurred during the annual courses on teleneurology we directed for the American Academy of Neurology from 2012 to 2014. The book was written with the objective of enabling medical professionals practicing in the broad field of the clinical neurological sciences to swiftly learn about the existing evidence, proven applications, operational methods, and the latest trends in the rapidly growing and evolving practice method of leveraging technology to care for patients at a distance. The field of neurology, even more quickly than other disciplines of medicine, is implementing the technological advances and discoveries of the science of healthcare delivery to address issues of access, efficiency, timeliness, quality, outcomes, and cost. For patients in remote and underserved areas, having an acute or chronic neurological condition may necessitate lengthy and costly travel to obtain specialist eva
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