Abstract
Teleradiology has been a forerunner in developing telemedicine and eHealth services in Finland. This is especially true for the Oulu University Hospital responsibility area, which is situated in the northernmost part of the country. That area covers nearly half of the Finnish territory, also including the arctic regions. Because of vast distances and a sparse population, regular teleradiology started in 1990 and has resulted in the establishment of teleradiology and televideoconferencing services, distance education, and a multimedia medical record with remote-access capabilities. Wireless technology has been a special focus area, as has the development of efficient communication between primary and secondary care. This review highlights the position of teleradiology in the spectrum of telemedicine services.
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Reponen, J. (2008). Teleradiology: A Northern Finland Perspective. In: Kumar, S., Krupinski, E.A. (eds) Teleradiology. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-540-78871-3_17
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