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April 11, 2008
Communication from the Commission to the European
Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and
the Committee of the Regions on Telemedicine for the Benefit of Patients,
Healthcare Systems and Society
It is recognized that integrating new types of services in healthcare systems is a
challenging task. The aim of this report is to support and encourage Member States
in this endeavor, by identifying and helping to address the main barriers hindering the wider
use of telemedicine and by providing evidence to build trust and acceptance. The
Communication defines a set of actions to be taken by Member States, the Commission and
the broader stakeholders' community. It focuses in particular on:
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