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 efficiency, 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 contributors to produce an unmatched, compact volume of accurate information and respected opinion. The internet is here to stay and if you have thus far avoided getting online, now is the time to take the plunge. If you already have access, this book will stimulate your 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. Medicine and the Internet: * Uniquely focuses on the application of Internet 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. * Provides real-world examples illustrating how the Internet can provide solutions to everyday problems. * Features a comprehensive jargon-busting glossary
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1. INTRODUCTION ; iNFOpulse ; 1.1 Introducing the Internet ; 1.2 Access to the Internet ; 1.3 Introducing e-mail ; 1.4 Introducing the Web ; 2. USING THE INTERNET TO COMMUNICATE ; iNFOpulse ; 2.1 Communicating with colleagues ; 2.2 Communicating with patients ; 2.3 Communicating in groups ; 3. USING THE INTERNET FOR CLINICAL CARE ; iNFOpulse ; 3.1 Accessing evidence-based practice ; 3.2 Clinical information and decision-support systems ; 3.3 Telemedicine consultations ; 3.4 Security, privacy, and confidentiality issues ; 4. USING THE INTERNET FOR MEDICAL EDUCATION ; iNFOpulse ; 4.1 Undergraduate medical education ; 4.2 Continuing professional development ; 5. USING THE INTERNET FOR PATIENT EDUCATION ; iNFOpulse ; 5.1 Information for patients ; 6. USING THE INTERNET FOR RESEARCH ; iNFOpulse ; 6.1 Accessing MEDLINE ; 6.2 Searching the medical Web ; 6.3 Facilitating research ; 7. USING THE INTERNET FOR PUBLISHING AND COMMERCE ; iNFOpulse ; 7.1 Medical publishing ; 7.2 Medical commerce ; 7.3 Information quality issues ; Conclusion ; GLOSSARY ; INDEX
