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Teleconsultation practice guidelines : recommendations of experts in telecare. A guideline from G8 GHAP Subproject 4 Group

NERLICH, Michael L
et al
December 2002

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This document provides guidelines for establishing policies and procedures to promote safe, high quality application of teleconsultation technology to the practice of medicine. The guidelines are based on expert knowledge and a review of high level scientific evidence 1970-1999. Recommendations on all aspects of teleconsulation in any medical field will be regularly updated

The significance of information and communication technologies for reducing poverty

MARKER, Phil
MCNAMARA, Kerry
WALLACE, Lindsay
January 2002

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A study for DFID staff, and for policy consideration, about the role of ICT in development. Identifies and assess the links between information and poverty, and concludes that although spreading ICT ('bridging the digital divide') should not be an end in itself, there is enormous potential for ICTs to increase information flow and empower poor people. The study then discusses the potential role of the international community, and sets out specific recommendations for DFID. Includes several appendices containing: a bibliography; brief case studies of Chile, Costa Rica and India; and list of related DFID funded projects. The study concludes that ICT should not be viewed as an end itself but has the potential as a tool to increase information flows and empower people. It can play a part in achieving International Development Goals

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