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1Department of Clinical Neurosciences, Western General Hospital, Crewe Road, Edinburgh EH4 2XU, UK. Rustam.Al-Shahi@ed.ac.uk
Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery, and Psychiatry
|November 20, 2002
Summary
This guide enhances internet and World Wide Web (WWW) usage for professionals and the public. It covers effective searching, secure data transfer, and essential online medical resources for better information access.
Area of Science:
- Medical Informatics
- Digital Health
- Internet Technologies
Background:
- Increasing public, academic, and clinical reliance on the internet and World Wide Web (WWW).
- Growing availability of high-quality health information online necessitates effective navigation skills.
Purpose of the Study:
- To enhance users' existing internet and WWW skills for accessing medical resources.
- To provide a guide for individuals unfamiliar with internet navigation.
Main Methods:
- Summarizes strategies for effective World Wide Web (WWW) searching.
- Explains mechanisms for secure data transfer online.
- Compiles a list of essential online medical resources.
Main Results:
- Identifies key online resources including journals, textbooks, and patient information sites.
- Provides downloadable "Favorites" or "Bookmarks" for easy access.
- Offers free hypertext links to recommended sites via www.jnnp.com.
Conclusions:
- A working knowledge of the internet and WWW is crucial for accessing reliable medical information.
- Effective online searching and resource utilization can significantly improve professional and personal health information access.