Using the Sense of Smell in Telemedical Environments
Spencer Brandon S. · Studies in health technology and informatics · 2004
It is widely recognized in the medical community that the sense of smell plays a very important role in the diagnosis of various associated medical disorders. With the advent of computerized scent detection and scent production devices, smell as a medical diagnostic and educational tool could be carried over into the world of telemedicine, tele-surgery, and distance education.