On the "proper use" of the internet: Self-help medical information and on-line health care

Journal of Health and Social Policy

Volumn 14, Issue 1, 2001, Pages 37-60

  Oravec, J A ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN WHITEWATER   (United States)

Author keywords

Health information; Health promotion, computer oriented programs; Internet

Indexed keywords

SILDENAFIL;

HEALTH CARE; INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY; INTERNET;

DOCTOR PATIENT RELATION; HEALTH CARE PERSONNEL; HEALTH PROMOTION; INTERNET; MEDICAL INFORMATION; ONLINE SYSTEM; REVIEW; SELF HELP; SOCIAL WORKER;

CONSUMER PARTICIPATION; DELIVERY OF HEALTH CARE; FAMILY CHARACTERISTICS; HEALTH EDUCATION; HUMANS; INFORMATION SERVICES; INTERNET; MARKETING OF HEALTH SERVICES; PIPERAZINES; PRESCRIPTIONS, DRUG; PUBLIC HEALTH; QUALITY CONTROL; SELF-HELP GROUPS; UNITED STATES;

EID: 0034780282     PISSN: 08977186     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1300/J045v14n01_03     Document Type: Review

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