This book is concerned with the provision of health information remotely via the latest communications technologies. The rapidly aging population has led governments to seek more effective methods of maintaining high standards of public health through the cultivation of healthy living, as well as improved and more efficiently delivered health advice and diagnostic services.

"Gunter's book manages to compile a large amount of resources into a brief but thought-provoking tool for anyone interested in telehealth. The book is an excellent introduction into the area and provides readers with a good foundation on what technologies and programs are being used by other countries....readers have access to research on what could make telehealth programs successful and why."

—PsycCRITIQUES