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Teleneurology refers to the transfer of medical information from one site to another, using information and communications technology (ICT) for the management of neurological disorders. In this chapter, we discuss the rationale behind using teleneurology in different parts of the world, review work done in this field, and describe the various barriers affecting its widespread use.
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Khalid, S., Varade, P., Bhattacharya, P., Madhavan, R. (2015). International Teleneurology. In: Tsao, J., Demaerschalk, B. (eds) Teleneurology in Practice. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4939-2349-6_2
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