@inproceedings{f96ca835d5664d94b061f404f553fa7a,
title = "Improving access to mammography in rural areas",
abstract = "Many rural areas do not have reliable or adequate access to breast cancer evaluation facilities and care. With the advent of digital mammo-graphy it is possible to send high quality mammographie images across teleradiology/- telemedicine networks for interpretation at certified mammo-graphy centers. We have a statewide telemedicine network upon which telemammography is conducted with a number of very rural locations. Strict turn-around times for interpretation are guaranteed in contractual agree-ments. We are also testing the use of ultra-rapid pathology clinics for women with positive mammograms and real-time consultation with oncologists to reduce the time it takes for rural women to receive care.",
author = "Krupinski, {Elizabeth A.}",
year = "2006",
doi = "10.1007/11783237_16",
language = "English (US)",
isbn = "3540356258",
series = "Lecture Notes in Computer Science (including subseries Lecture Notes in Artificial Intelligence and Lecture Notes in Bioinformatics)",
publisher = "Springer-Verlag",
pages = "111--117",
booktitle = "Digital Mammography - 8th International Workshop, IWDM 2006, Proceedings",
note = "8th International Workshop on Digital Mammography, IWDM 2006 ; Conference date: 18-06-2006 Through 21-06-2006",
}