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The Internet for healthcare professionals
1University of California, Davis, Medical Center, Sacramento. dbhutchinson@ucdavis.edu
Summary
The Internet offers valuable clinical resources like Medline and full-text articles for healthcare professionals. This guide covers essential skills for navigating online medical information, including otolaryngology resources.
Area of Science:
- Medical Informatics
- Clinical Information Science
Background:
- The Internet has become an indispensable tool in clinical practice.
- Access to vast amounts of medical information is now readily available online.
Purpose of the Study:
- To summarize the diverse range of clinical resources available on the Internet.
- To provide basic skills for effectively searching for medical information online.
Main Methods:
- Review and categorization of various Internet-based medical resources.
- Instructional guidance on utilizing Internet search functionalities for medical data retrieval.
Main Results:
- Identified key online resources including Medline, full-text articles, patient education materials, and professional discussion forums.
- Detailed a selection of otolaryngology-specific websites with descriptions.
Conclusions:
- The Internet serves as a powerful clinical resource for information dissemination and communication.
- Proficiency in Internet navigation enhances access to critical medical knowledge, including specialized fields like otolaryngology.