The internet boils down to just two things- communication and information- both of which lie at the core of medical practice. The internet's contribution to medicine is no longer mere potential. Rather, it offers the tangible inducements of efficacy, resource sharing, accessibility, knowledge procurement, and economy. This third edition of this original and best-selling book about the internet for doctors and medical students has been completely revised and updated. The editor has assembled a team of expert contibutors to produce an unmatched, compact volume of accurate information and respected opinion. The internet is here to stay and doctors are getting online in ever-increasing numbers. For those who already have access, this book will stimulate their exploration of online resources and topical issues. Adapting to the changing requirements of its readers, Medicine and the Internet is tailored to the needs of both beginner and enthusiast, while acknowledging that providing clear, readily accessible knowledge is paramount. Meidicine and trh Internet:*Uniquely focuses on the application of internet and technologies from a clinical point of view.*Comprehensively covers using the internet for medical communications, clinical care, medical education, consumer health information, medical research, publishing, and commerce.*Considers key issues surrounding online medical advice, copyright, confidentiality, information quality, equitable access, and 'e-health' ethics.*Providers real-world examples illustrating how the internet can provide solutions to everyday problems.
Author(s): Bruce McKenzie
Edition: 3
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Year: 2002
Language: English
Commentary: 18193
Pages: 309
Contents......Page 10
Contributors......Page 12
1 Introduction......Page 14
iNFOpulse......Page 15
1.1 Introducing the Internet......Page 18
1.2 Access to the Internet......Page 28
1.3 Introducing e-mail......Page 38
1.4 Introducing the Web......Page 46
2 Using the Internet to communicate......Page 60
iNFOpulse......Page 61
2.1 Communicating with colleagues......Page 64
2.2 Communicating with patients......Page 74
2.3 Communicating in groups......Page 86
3 Using the Internet for clinical care......Page 96
iNFOpulse......Page 97
3.1 Accessing evidence-based practice......Page 100
3.2 Clinical information and decision support systems......Page 116
3.3 Telemedicine consultations......Page 128
3.4 Security, privacy, and confidentiality issues......Page 140
4 Using the Internet for medical education......Page 150
iNFOpulse......Page 152
4.1 Undergraduate medical education......Page 154
4.2 Continuing professional development......Page 168
5 Using the Internet for patient education......Page 178
iNFOpulse......Page 180
5.1 Information for patients......Page 182
6 Using the Internet for research......Page 192
iNFOpulse......Page 193
6.1 Accessing MEDLINE......Page 196
6.2 Searching the medical Web......Page 210
6.3 Facilitating research......Page 224
7 Using the Internet for publishing and commerce......Page 240
iNFOpulse......Page 241
7.1 Medical publishing......Page 244
7.2 Medical commerce......Page 256
7.3 Information quality issues......Page 270
Conclusion......Page 282
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D......Page 288
E......Page 289
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K......Page 294
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