hss 440 3

For this assignment you will be examining one of the subspecialties of telemedicine/telehealth. Select one of the subspecialties of telemedicine/telehealth

Teleradiology

Telepathology

Teledermatology

Telecardiology

Teleneurology

1. Explain the rationale for the use of the “tele” form of this specialty of health care services.

2. Discuss reasons for why better health care can be provided using this subspecialty of telemedicine rather than the face-to-face traditional alternative.  Be sure to address access to care, cost of services, stakeholders (investors or those with economic interests), efficiency, effectiveness, quality of care and a client-centered focus. 

3. Evaluate and compare the strengths and limitations of this approach given the lack of human interaction.

Your paper must:

1. Be three- to five-pages in length (not including title and reference pages).

2. Have a cover page that includes:

3. Title of paper

4. Student’s name

5. Course name and number

6. Instructor’s name

7. Date submitted

8. Include an introductory paragraph with a succinct thesis.

Address the topic of the paper with critical thought.

Conclude with a restatement of the thesis and a conclusion paragraph.

Use a minimum of three scholarly, peer-reviewed sources that were published within the last five years and are cited according to APA format