Table 7.

Regulatory aspects telemedicine

Appropriate training (training and retraining) in the use of computer systems for all personnel involved Suitable organization through protocols and guidelines, with specific definition of levels of responsibility Periodic verification of the quality of the instrumentation Verification of quality of data transmitted and received Verification of the ‘skill’ of those who interpret the data received Cost/effectiveness analysis in the choice of activation procedures Assessment of the effectiveness of methods for the protection of personal and sensitive data, also because of possible studies and research