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Internet and obstetrics and gynecology
M Feingold1, R Kewalramani, G E Kaufmann
1Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Boston Medical Center, Massachusetts 02118, USA.
Acta Obstetricia Et Gynecologica Scandinavica
|November 5, 1997
Summary
The Internet offers physicians, especially obstetricians/gynecologists, valuable resources like e-mail and online journals. This information revolution is transforming medical practice and information access.
Area of Science:
- Medical Informatics
- Digital Health
Background:
- The Internet provides widespread, easy access to information, significantly advancing data acquisition and dissemination.
- An estimated 30-40 million North Americans utilize the Internet, a key resource for scientists and physicians needing current information.
Purpose of the Study:
- To outline essential Internet services for medical professionals.
- To highlight practical applications of the Internet for obstetricians and gynecologists.
Main Methods:
- Review of Internet services including e-mail, literature searches, interest groups, databases, and online journals.
- Focus on resources relevant to clinical practice and medical research.
Main Results:
- E-mail facilitates communication.
- Literature searches provide access to medical research.
- Online journals and databases offer up-to-date medical information.
- Interest groups foster professional collaboration.
Conclusions:
- The Internet's role in medicine is evolving, offering new avenues for information and practice.
- Obstetrics and gynecology are integrating Internet resources, signifying a major shift in medical information dissemination.