• ITU-T; Mr H. Zhao, the Director of TSB [ Opening Speech ]
• ITU-D; Mr H. Touré, the Director of BDT [ Opening Speech ]
• WHO; Mr A. Issakov [ Opening Speech ]

• Tutorial: What is Telemedicine/E-Health?; Mr L. Androuchko, Rapporteur Q 14 1/2, ITU-D SG 2
  [ CV | Presentation ]
• ISO: Overview of the TC 215 WG2 activity in the telemedicine-related area; Mr M. Reynolds, ISO TC215 WG 2, Vice Convenor
  [ CV | Presentation ]
• IEC: IT-Standardisation in Healthcare - Coordination of international Activities; Mr H. Siebold, IEC TC 62
  [ CV | Abstract | Presentation ]
• European standardization of Health Informatics; Mr G. Klein, Chairman of CEN/TC 251
  [ CV | Presentation ]



• Conclusions

• Report to ITU-T Telemedicine Workshop from the Telemedicine Panel of COMEDS/NATO; Mr D. Lam, U.S. Army Telemedicine and Advanced Technology Research Center (TATRC); University of Maryland School of Medicine
  [ CV | Abstract | Presentation ]
• APT Second Opinion Center; Mr. K. Kurokawa, President of APT Telemedicine Workshop; Tokai University Institute of Medical Sciences, presented by Mr. I. Nakajima
  [ CV | Abstract | Presentation ]
• E-Health experience in Copenhagen University Hospital; Mr O. Bergsten, Denmark
  [ CV | Abstract | Presentation ]
• European telemedicine standard on medical training and remote diagnosis of patients; Ms A. Helgesson; Care Service Administration, Sweden
  [ CV | Abstract | Presentation ]



• Conclusions

• Overview of ITU-D case studies; Mr P. Kantchev, BDT
  [ CV | Abstract | Presentation ]
• Keneya blown : the telemedicine pilot project of Mali; Mr O. Ly, Executive Coordinator Of Keneya Blown, Division of Medical Informatics, Geneva University Hospitals, Geneva, Switzerland
  [ CV | Abstract | Presentation ]
• Force Feedback Ultrasound Service; Mr P. Thorel, FT, R&D Telemedicine Services, France
  [ CV | Abstract | Presentation ]
• ARGONAUTE 3 D - Virtual Medical Team; Mr P. Thorel, FT, R&D Telemedicine Services, France
  [ CV | Presentation ]
• East Bhutan Tele-ECG Project; Mr A. Subekti, Mr F. Ohyama, Mr I. Nakajima, Mr H. Juzoji; Tokai University Institute of Medical Sciences
  [ CV | Abstract | Presentation ]



• Conclusions

• Introductory considerations; Mr M. Reynolds, ISO TC215 WG 2, Vice Convenor
• ISO TC 215 Health Informatics Overview; Mr Yun Sik Kwak, Chairman-designate of ISO TC215, Health informatics
  [ CV | Abstract | Presentation ]
• Open discussion



• Conclusions

• Models of electronic data interchange in e-health; Mr M. Reynolds CEN TC251, ISO TC 215
  [ Presentation ]
• Technical advantages of using ASN.1. for Telemedicine/E-Health; Mr J. Larmouth, Rapporteur Q.12/17 ITU-T SG 17
  [ CV | Abstract | Presentation | Additional Information ]
• Towards Standards for Management and Transmission of Medical Data in Web Technology; Mr F. Sicurello, Italian Telemedicine Association, President
  [ CV | Abstract | Presentation | Written Contribution ]
• Health Records Information; Mr D. Kalra, Mr D. Lloyd, presented by Mr M. Reynolds, CEN TC251, ISO TC 215
  [ Presentation ]



• Conclusions
• Proposal

• Security needs for Telemedicine; Mr Ph. Feuerstein, Radiologie, CH de Mulhouse
  [ CV | Presentation ]
• Application of authentication systems in E-health; Mr D. Chadwick, Contributor to Q 9/17 on directory services & systems ITU-T Study Group 17
  [ CV | Abstract | Presentation ]
• Security standards for health communication from ISO and CEN: Mr G. Klein, Convenor of ISO/TC 215/WG 4, and chairman of CEN/TC 251
  [ CV | Presentation ]
• EHTEL - European Health Telematics Association; Mr M. Denz, EHTEL AWG Health Authorities, Swiss Medical Association FMH
  [ Presentation ]
• Confidentality and Security for e-Health; Mr P. Waegemann, CEO, Medical Records Institute; Chair, ASTM Standards Committee E31 on Health Informatics; Chair, US TAG to ISO TC 215 on Health Informatics; Vice-Chair, Mobile Healthcare Alliance (MoHCA)
  [ CV | Abstract | Presentation ]



• Conclusions

Written Contributions for Session 5

Session Chair: Mr D. Chadwick, Contributor to Q 9/17 on directory services & systems ITU-T Study Group 17
Session Coordinator: Mr G. Sebek, TSB

Objectives: Identify the legal framework into which the standardization work has to be carried out. Present an overview of specific requirements for privacy, data protection and data security in E-Health applications; presentation(s) on existing standardized security mechanisms.

• H.323 MM-Systems for e-Health; Mr P. Jones, Rapporteur Q 2/16, ITU-T Study Group 16
  [ CV | Presentation ]
• Fiber Optics and xDSL last mile technologies applicable to E-health; Mr P. Rosa, TSB
  [ CV | Abstract | Presentation ]
• Connecting the Health Community - The Next Dimension for Patient Centered Care; Mr J. Zimmerman, Siemens (USA) 
  [ CV | Presentation ]



• Conclusions

• MPEG-4 video transmission for ambulatory applications: Mr M. Hashimoto, NEC Co. Ltd.,
  [ CV | Abstract | Presentation ]
• Standard encoding protocols on image and video coding: Mr D. Lindbergh, Rapporteur Q E/16, ITU-T Study Group 16
  [ CV | Presentation ]
• Success of DICOM standard: Mr C. Loef, DICOM Executive Committee, Interoperability Program Director, Philips Medical Systems, Best, The Netherlands
  [ CV | Abstract | Presentation ]
• Clinical Study on MPEG-2 Compression Based on the Rec. ITU-R BT. 500-9; Mr I. Nakajima, Vice-Rapporteur Q 14 1/2, ITU-D Study Group 2, Associate Professor Tokai University Institute of Medical Sciences, Invited Researcher Communication Research Laboratory, Japan
  [ CV | Abstract | Presentation ]



• Conclusions

• Interoperability and QoS implications of ISO TC215 WG2 work: Mr T. Cooper, CEN TC251, ISO TC 215
  [ Presentation ]
• Architectures review for interoperability in e-health; Mr V. Traver, Bioengineering, Electronic and Telemedicine Group - BET, ITACA - Universidad Politécnica de Valencia, Spain
  [ CV | Abstract | Presentation ]
• Basic requirements to quality of services (IP centric): Mr J-Y. Monfort, Chairman, ITU-T Study Group 12
  [ Presentation ]
• Interoperability in E-health; Mr M. Denz, EHTEL AWG Health Authorities, Swiss Medical Association FMH
  [ CV | Presentation | Additional Information ]
• Europe: TM-Alliance, facilitating eHealth interoperability; Ms C. Bescos, ESA
  [ CV | Abstract | Presentation ]



• Conclusions

• Measuring Economic Benefits of E-Health: Theory and Practice; Mr M. Tsuji, Osaka University
  [ CV | Abstract | Presentation ]
• E-health Standardization in Japan and JAHIS; Mr M. Tsuji, Osaka University
  [ Presentation ]
• Benefits of E-health; Mr P. Waegemann, CEO, Medical Records Institute; Chair, ASTM Standards Committee E31 on Health Informatics; Chair, US TAG to ISO TC 215 on Health Informatics; Vice-Chair, Mobile Healthcare Alliance (MoHCA)
  [ CV | Presentation ]
• Economic benefits of E-health standardization from the Japanese perspective: Mr M Ishikawa, Kyoto University
  [ CV | Abstract | Presentation ]



• Conclusions

Session Chair: Mr Y. Kawasumi, Rapporteur Q 10 ITU-D Study Group 2 [ CV ]
Session Coordinator: Mr M. Tsuji, Osaka University

Objectives: Overview of the economic benefits of standards for E-health users, service providers, industry, governments etc. Coordination and promotion of standards to enable those economic benefits.

• Framework for E-health Standardization
• Open discussion
• Action plan

Session Chair: Mr P-A. Probst, ITU-T Study Group 16 Chairman

Objectives: Considering that E-Health and Telemedicine standards will be used in a multicultural, multilingual and across-discipline context, to identify a framework for E-Health standardization and to define the E-Health Standardization Plan including further actions, synergies (e.g. QoS and Security), and definition of priorities.