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Genitourinary medicine and The Internet No. 4
1Department of Genitourinary Medicine, Beckenham Hospital, UK.
Genitourinary Medicine
|February 1, 1997
Summary
The Internet enables easy access and manipulation of health information. This facilitates the creation of patient resources and supports self-directed learning for students.
Area of Science:
- Medical Informatics
- Health Communication
- Educational Technology
Background:
- The Internet offers vast information resources.
- Digital information requires effective manipulation for practical applications.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the utility of the Internet for accessing and adapting health information.
- To demonstrate how online content can be repurposed for patient education and medical training.
Main Methods:
- Retrieving and converting web pages into editable text files (with permission).
- Editing content to create specific medical documents like patient leaflets and clinical guidelines.
- Utilizing web browser bookmarks to curate resources for educational purposes.
Main Results:
- Demonstrated the feasibility of generating patient leaflets for sexually-transmitted conditions.
- Showcased the creation of prescribing information leaflets, clinical guidelines, and protocols.
- Highlighted the potential for bookmark collections to support self-directed learning and teaching.
Conclusions:
- The Internet is a valuable tool for rapidly accessing and customizing health information.
- Repurposed online content can effectively serve as patient education materials and learning resources.
- Digital resources enhance self-directed learning and facilitate medical education.