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An Internet primer, Part II: Tools of the Internet

A Grunfeld1, K Ho

  • 1Department of Surgery, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada.

The Journal of Emergency Medicine
|May 1, 1997
PubMed
Summary

Physicians can leverage key internet tools like the World Wide Web and electronic mail for accessing vital medical information. This guide offers practical tips for utilizing these online resources effectively.

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Area of Science:

  • Medical Informatics
  • Digital Health Tools

Background:

  • The increasing reliance on digital information necessitates understanding internet tools for healthcare professionals.
  • Effective information retrieval is crucial for evidence-based medical practice.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide a comprehensive overview of essential internet tools for physicians.
  • To offer practical guidance on using these digital resources for medical information access.

Main Methods:

  • Review of key internet protocols and applications relevant to medical information retrieval.
  • Discussion of the World Wide Web, electronic mail, newsgroups, Gopher, and file transfer protocol.
  • Inclusion of practical tips and nuances for effective application.

Main Results:

  • Identification of World Wide Web, electronic mail, newsgroups, Gopher, and file transfer protocol as primary physician information access tools.
  • General descriptions and usage tips provided for each tool.
  • Contextualization within a broader "An Internet Primer" series.

Conclusions:

  • Physicians can enhance their information access by mastering essential internet tools.
  • Understanding these protocols facilitates efficient retrieval of medical knowledge.
  • This review serves as a foundational guide for digital literacy in medicine.

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