The advent of eHealth and particularly telemedicine has placed the health sector at a crossroads represented by two differing views. One that eHealth is a support to the traditional care-giving model the other that eHealth is the trigger of a new healthcare paradigm. Taking Health Telematics into the 21st Century is a comprehensive text that guides the reader through all aspects of eHealth. With contributions from a wide range of professionals with extensive experience it describes the current use of telemedicine telematics and telecommunications and its future global potential and implications. Case studies from around the world are used to illustrate and explore the complex ethical and legal issues concerning patients and clinicians.