This book has been scientifically designed and meticulously written keeping in view the latest knowledge and advances in the field of information and communication technologies (IET) and their efficient use in public health for the development of the nation.
Use of IET in health and the application of PPP model would greatly help in improving the health scenario. As telemedicine is a new concept, it has to be understood in a holistic way. The social implications have been studied and presented in a simple and precise manner. The book is designed to stimulate critical thinking about the modern-day public health issues and the relevance of leT in quality healthcare. It inspires adopting new and innovative strategies for managing public health issues. The book should be useful to the academicians, policymakers, health providers, and students of sociology medical sciences, IT, management and administration.
Sujata Worrier PhD is Associate Professor in Department of Sociology, NG Acharya and DK Marathe College, Mumbai (affiliated to Mumbai University). She teaches sociology and foundation course to undergraduate students. She is a visiting faculty at Terna Nursing College and a subject expert at Maharashtra University of Health Sciences, Nashik. She has presented a number of papers in national and international conferences. She has written a number of articles in journals and also written books in sociology and foundation course.
