Societies

International Society of Teledermatology


Easy access to expert medical information and counseling of individuals independent of social, economic, ethnic and regional factors can be regarded as a major goal of medical policy today. The visual nature of dermatology makes this discipline an obvious candidate for telemedicine techniques, and the feasibility and reliability of teledermatology is already well-established. Following the 3rd European Symposium on Teledermatology in Graz in November 2002 the International Society of Teledermatology has been founded officially in 2004.
Among the main activities of the society are:

• To promote the worldwide exchange of knowledge and expertise in all aspects of teledermatology
• Coordinating and supporting national societies of teledermatology projects and those of individuals working in the teledermatology field
• Organising scientific congresses and educational courses

http://www.teledermatology-society.org



Austrian Scientific Society of Telemedicine


The Austrian Scientific Society of Telemedicine is a non-profit making association and aims at promoting cooperation between natural persons and legal entities interested in common activities in the field of telemedicine.
Among the main activities of the society are:

• Exchange of experience in the fields of medicine, telematics, IT, legal sciences, health economy and similar areas
• Cooperation in and consultation for education and research, as well as the coordination of the multiple tasks in the area of telemedicine
• Promotion of research and development regarding the employment of telemedical facilities which especially consider the geographic and social conditions in Austria
• Promotion of scientific junior staff by deepening and expanding their scientific knowledge
• Act on behalf of the Society's aims vis-à-vis official institutions

http://www.telemedicine.at