Welcome! This series of pages explains essential networking concepts in a way that is relevant to medical engineering. Each topic is presented with definitions, healthcare-related examples, advantages and disadvantages, practical tips, and a high-level description of how to implement them (without technical code). Use the links below to navigate through the chapters.
The foundation of most networked applications – from hospital information systems to telemedicine platforms.
Start learning →Decentralized communication used in medical research data sharing, blockchain for health records, and more.
Start learning →How domain names work, why your hospital needs one, and steps to acquire and configure a domain.
Start learning →What happens when you browse a website, and why secure connections are critical for patient portals.
Start learning →Understanding email protocols, choosing between webmail and clients, and best practices for secure healthcare communication.
Start learning →Securely moving medical images, research data, and documents – understanding the right protocol for the task.
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