The need for health services transcends national boundaries.
Patients require assistanse regardless of where they are located.
Telemedicine increases the availability of health services provided by international medical expertise, and offers unique opportunities for the development and exchange of such expertise. The International Office shall contribute to NST attaining the position as the national and international centre for people and institutions, seeking knowledge and assistance concerning telemedicine. Furthermore, the area aims to be an internal resource for linking international co-operating partners and funding programmes.