Abstract
The restraints of economic limitations necessitate a detailed, cost-effective analysis of diabetic screening programs. This is particularly applicable to rural and remote areas of Australia, because distance and lack of medical and specialty services in these areas often result in delivery of services that are not cost-effective. Diabetic retinopathy represents a significant public health burden that impacts the medical, functional, and psychological status of patients. Furthermore, ailments such as blindness that can result from diabetic retinopathy continue to create a significant economic burden on Australia. To address such fiscal concerns, the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHM-RC) and the international medical community endorse regular screening for diabetic retinopathy, and prompt and appropriate treatment programs, when indicated.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Teleophthalmology |
| Editors | Kanagasingam Yogesan, Sajeesh Kumar, Leonard Goldschmidt, Jorge Cuadros |
| Place of Publication | Berlin; New York |
| Publisher | Springer, Springer Nature |
| Pages | 65-70 |
| Number of pages | 6 |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 9783540337140 |
| ISBN (Print) | 3540243372, 9783540243373 |
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| Publication status | Published - 2006 |
| Externally published | Yes |