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Oncology Information on the Internet
Abstract:
Owing to new developments in Internet
technologies, the amount of available oncology information is growing.
Both patients
and caregivers are increasingly using the Internet
to obtain medical information. However, while it is easy to provide
information,
ensuring its quality is always a concern. Thus,
many instruments for evaluating the quality of health information have
been
created, each with its own advantages and
disadvantages. The increasing importance of online search engines such
as Google
warrants the examination of the correlation between
their rankings and medical quality. The Internet also mediates the
exchange
of information from one individual to another.
Mailing lists of advocate groups and social networking sites help spread
information
to patients and caregivers. While text messages are
still the main medium of communication, audio and video messages are
also
increasing rapidly, accelerating the communication
on the Internet. Future health information developments on the Internet
include merging patients' personal information on
the Internet with their traditional health records and facilitating the
interaction among patients, caregivers and
health-care providers. Through these developments, the Internet is
expected to
strengthen the mutually beneficial relationships
among all stakeholders in the field of medicine.
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