Telemedicine in Africa

Extracted from text ... 0038-2809 Jl S.Afr.vet.Ass. (2006) 77(3): 106-107 107 Telemedicine in Africa The article by Mars and Auer (Journal of the South African Veterinary Association (2006) 77(2): 75-78) is correct in stating that the concept of electronic diagnosis or discussion is by no means new. We just did not know that the process could be dignified by such an impressive title! Those of us who have worked in rural areas have become used to telephone consultations, with all their limitations as well as uses. Sometimes several phone calls are necessary to help solve the problem, but it can be done satisfactorily. However, ..