[Introduction of teleradiology].

Abstract

Against the background of Norwegian conditions, the authors outline the equipment needed to launch a teleradiology unit, and what the clinician using the unit might expect of such an imaging facility. They also discuss whether the unit should be organised with the needs of emergency care in mind or as an integrated part of everyday routine at the radiology department, how financing and judicial issues have been managed so far, and whether the introduction of teleradiology might effect relationships between health care personnel and patients.