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Internet medical usage in Japan: current situation and issues.

H Tatsumi1, H Mitani, Y Haruki

  • 1Department of Anatomy, Sapporo Medical University, Sapporo, 060-8556, Japan. tatsumi@sapmed.ac.jp

Journal of Medical Internet Research
|November 27, 2001
PubMed
Summary

Physicians and patients increasingly use the internet for medical information in Japan. A proposed system by the Japan Internet Medical Association (JIMA) aims to ensure reliable online health information through user feedback and site verification.

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Area of Science:

  • Medical Informatics
  • Health Communication
  • Internet-based Health Information

Background:

  • Widespread internet use by physicians (50%) and patients (22%) for medical information in Japan.
  • Unrestricted online advertising of medical treatments has increased dramatically.
  • Potential for both benefits (improved quality of life) and risks (misinformation) from online health content.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To address the need for a reliable system for evaluating and disseminating online medical information.
  • To propose a framework for safe and effective internet medical usage in Japan.
  • To establish a system that fosters societal dialogue and accumulates high-quality medical information.

Main Methods:

  • Establishment of the Japan Internet Medical Association (JIMA) in 1998 by diverse stakeholders.

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  • Proposal of a system combining user feedback on ethical code implementation with website identity verification.
  • Involvement of medical experts, patient groups, and families in objective information evaluation.

    • Main Results:

    • The Japan Internet Medical Association (JIMA) was founded to create a framework for internet medical usage.
    • A system is proposed that integrates user evaluations with verified website identities.
    • Emphasis on objective evaluation to empower users in making informed health choices.

    Conclusions:

    • A collaborative approach involving users, information providers, medical experts, and patient groups is crucial.
    • Establishing ethical codes of conduct for commercial entities is more effective than governmental regulation alone.
    • Promoting the development of medical care through shared resources and collaborative efforts between patients and physicians.