Turkish Telemedical Assistance Service: last four years of activity

Cakir E., Arslan O.

INTERNATIONAL MARITIME HEALTH, vol.69, no.3, pp.184-191, 2018 (ESCI) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 69 Issue: 3
  • Publication Date: 2018
  • Doi Number: 10.5603/imh.2018.0030
  • Journal Name: INTERNATIONAL MARITIME HEALTH
  • Journal Indexes: Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.184-191
  • Recep Tayyip Erdoğan University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Background: Telemedical Assistance Service (TMAS) is very important for seafarers and passengers who are far from full-fledged health services. This study aimed to determine the frequency of using Turkish TMAS by seafarers and other patients and to compare the given services.