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The physician and the Internet

K K Wang1, L M Wong Kee Song

  • 1Division of Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine, Mayo Clinic Rochester, Minnesota 55905, USA.

Mayo Clinic Proceedings
|January 1, 1997
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The Internet offers physicians powerful tools like email and the World Wide Web for information exchange and communication. Understanding these internet functions enhances medical practice and patient engagement.

Area of Science:

  • Information Science
  • Medical Informatics
  • Communication Technology

Background:

  • The Internet has revolutionized global information exchange.
  • Physicians often misunderstand the Internet's capabilities and applications.
  • Effective utilization of online resources is crucial in modern medicine.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To elucidate the various functions of the Internet relevant to medical professionals.
  • To highlight the benefits of Internet utilization for physicians.
  • To clarify common misconceptions about the Internet in healthcare.

Main Methods:

  • Descriptive analysis of Internet functions: electronic mail, file transfer protocols, Usenet, and World Wide Web.
  • Explanation of each function's mechanism and application in a medical context.

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  • Review of benefits for physician-patient communication and information access.

    • Main Results:

    • Electronic mail provides rapid physician-patient communication.
    • File transfer protocols facilitate sharing of large medical data.
    • Usenet enables physician and patient support groups for disease-specific information exchange.
    • The World Wide Web hosts numerous medical organization websites with valuable resources.

    Conclusions:

    • The Internet, through its diverse functions, offers significant advantages for medical professionals.
    • Understanding and adopting these technologies can improve medical practice efficiency and patient care.
    • Physicians can leverage the Internet for enhanced communication, information retrieval, and professional networking.