The allure of the Internet

Area of Science:

• Health Informatics
• Medical Networking
• Digital Health

Background:

• The Internet, or information superhighway, offers new avenues for healthcare.
• Healthcare providers are in the early stages of utilizing digital networks.

Purpose of the Study:

• To explore the potential uses of the Internet in healthcare.
• To understand the impact of the Internet on health information dissemination.

Main Methods:

• The study reviews the emerging role of the Internet in healthcare.
• Analysis of the accessibility and wealth of health information available online.

Main Results:

• The Internet provides an inexpensive and easy way to access extensive health information.
• The increasing use of the Internet and email is facilitating health care networking.

Conclusions:

• The Internet is poised to significantly advance health care networking.
• Healthcare providers should leverage the Internet for improved information access and collaboration.