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Rethinking access in an information age.

S M Gallagher

    Ostomy/Wound Management
    |February 3, 2000
    PubMed
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    The internet provides unprecedented access to medical information for the public. This review examines the opportunities and barriers to accessing health information online.

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    Area of Science:

    • Health Informatics
    • Internet Studies
    • Medical Communication

    Background:

    • The World Wide Web is a significant source of medical information.
    • Internet use for health information seeking is prevalent among the public.
    • Digital communication enables patient-clinician interactions on health topics.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To review the concept of access in the context of the information movement.
    • To explore opportunities for clinicians presented by increased public access to medical information.
    • To analyze barriers hindering widespread and appropriate health information access.

    Main Methods:

    • Literature review on internet and health information access.
    • Analysis of the evolving definition of 'access' in the digital age.

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  • Examination of clinician and patient perspectives on online health resources.

    • Main Results:

    • The internet has democratized access to specialized medical knowledge.
    • Clinicians face new opportunities and challenges in managing patient-sourced information.
    • Barriers include digital literacy, information quality, and equitable access.

    Conclusions:

    • The definition of access has expanded with internet proliferation.
    • Understanding and addressing barriers is crucial for effective health information dissemination.
    • Leveraging digital platforms requires strategic approaches for both patients and providers.