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[Fifty years of the column 'Question and Answer']
D G Bloemenkamp1, W Hart, A J Overbeke
1Nederlands Tijdschrift voor Geneeskunde, Amsterdam.
Nederlands Tijdschrift Voor Geneeskunde
|October 9, 1998
Summary
The Dutch Journal of Medicine's "Question and Answer" section is becoming obsolete. Improved internet access and electronic databases have reduced the need for this traditional medical information exchange.
Area of Science:
- Medical Publishing
- Medical Education
- Information Dissemination
Context:
- The "Question and Answer" section of the Nederlands Tijdschrift voor Geneeskunde (Dutch Journal of Medicine) has a long history of over 50 years.
- This section traditionally featured anonymous reader questions answered by expert physicians.
Purpose:
- To analyze the historical significance and current relevance of the "Question and Answer" column.
- To investigate the impact of technological advancements on medical information exchange.
Summary:
- The column, once substantial, has seen a significant decline in publications over recent decades.
- This decline is attributed to the rise of the internet and accessible electronic databases for medical information.
Impact:
- The traditional "Question and Answer" format may be becoming obsolete as a primary medium for reader inquiries.
- This trend highlights the evolving landscape of medical knowledge dissemination and accessibility.