Title: UTMB telemedicine disaster response and recovery : lessons learned from hurricane Ike

Authors: Vo, Alexander H.

Place: Galveston, TX

Publisher: University of Texas medical branch (UTMB). Center for telehealth research and policy

Year: [2009]

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Subject: mHealth in Low-Resource Settings

Keywords: mobile telecommunication services, emergency medical services, health centres, hurricanes, united states

Abstract: The report describes the impact of Hurricane Ike on electronically mediated medical services, their recovery and lessons to learn for future events. It looks at the role of mobile phones in enabling a quick restart of communications and consultations among caregivers, care centers and patients.

URL: http://telehealth.utmb.edu/presentations/UTMB_Telemed_Disaster_RespRecov.pdf

Document type: Report