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The Application of Virtual Organization Technology for eHealth

The Application of Virtual Organization Technology for eHealth

Ekaterine Kldiashvili
Copyright: © 2011 |Pages: 17
ISBN13: 9781616920104|ISBN10: 1616920106|EISBN13: 9781616920111
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-61692-010-4.ch001
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Kldiashvili, Ekaterine. "The Application of Virtual Organization Technology for eHealth." Grid Technologies for E-Health: Applications for Telemedicine Services and Delivery, edited by Ekaterine Kldiashvili, IGI Global, 2011, pp. 1-17. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-61692-010-4.ch001

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Kldiashvili, E. (2011). The Application of Virtual Organization Technology for eHealth. In E. Kldiashvili (Ed.), Grid Technologies for E-Health: Applications for Telemedicine Services and Delivery (pp. 1-17). IGI Global. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-61692-010-4.ch001

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Kldiashvili, Ekaterine. "The Application of Virtual Organization Technology for eHealth." In Grid Technologies for E-Health: Applications for Telemedicine Services and Delivery, edited by Ekaterine Kldiashvili, 1-17. Hershey, PA: IGI Global, 2011. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-61692-010-4.ch001

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Abstract

Several years ago any talk related to the Internet would have to be proceeded by an explanation of what it is and how it works. At present information and communication technologies became the essential part of our life and practical activity. eHealth can be designated as a special form of information and communication technologies. It is obvious that eHealth has a great potentiality; however today there are unfortunately only a few examples of its large services. Efficient, effective and reliable systems for remote consultations and distance education are the top requirements for eHealth. Grid technologies have emerged as an important new field, distinguished from conventional distributed computing by its focus on large-scale sharing, innovative applications, and, in some cases, high-performance orientation. “Grid technology” we are going to define as flexible, secure, coordinated resource sharing among dynamic collections of individuals, institutions, and resources – what can be described as “virtual organizations”. The present chapter will discuss the application of Virtual Organization technology for eHealth purposes. Over the past five years, research and development efforts within the mentioned technology have produced protocols, services, and tools. Virtual Organization technology will offer the opportunity for improving healthcare services and for making healthcare expertise available to underserved locations.

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