title: [Internet--an introduction not only for the physician].
abstract: The Internet, a global computer network, is not only a fascinating new media limited to scientists and computer specialist but medical doctors in hospitals as well as private practitioners are increasingly finding interesting applications in their field. Access to data-bases of medical literature, forums dedicated to experts as well as the possibilities of instantaneous electronic data transfer open new possibilities for communication and ongoing education in their everyday work. A serious and yet playful interaction with this new technology offers the chance to prepare for future developments, perhaps to communicate with other physicians, colleagues and institutions using a yet to be founded "German Medical Network". This contribution is particularly suited for colleagues for whom the use of computers is not yet a daily routine.
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authors.lastname: Schäfer
mesh_terms: D003195:Computer Communication Networks; D003197:Computer Literacy; D006801:Humans; D007256:Information Systems; D008838:Microcomputers; D012984:Software
vernacular_title: Internet - eine Einführung nicht nur für Mediziner.