Implications of the Internet for Medical Practice and Education
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Edward H. Shortliffe, MD, PhDProfessor and ChairDepartment of Medical InformaticsColumbia UniversityNew York, NY 10032 USA
International Graduates Web SiteNew York ChapterAmerican College of Physicians
The Internet phenomenon has had a remarkable impact on our global society in just a few short years. Health-related sites are among the most frequently accessed information resources on the Web. But despite growing enthusiasm for the Internet, any Web user can attest to its severe limitations. What will the evolving international networking infrastructure mean to the practice of medicine, to personal health practices, and to the education and involvement of patients regarding health and disease?
For practicing physicians, ...
