[New possibilities provided by the internet in medicine]

The importance of the internet and some new generation services of the web (so-called web 2.0) is exponentially growing. As web 2.0 is based on collaboration, feedback and communities, it can ease the work of physicians. The authors give a short overview of the web 2.0 tools created for physicians. The new tools of web 2.0 can save time for physicians, it makes it easier to share knowledge and experience; and to follow your field of interest. The authors conclude that physicians, medical workers should take control of publishing medical information on the internet.