title: Computer-based patient education.
abstract: The computer can be a powerful ally in clinicians efforts to empower their patients to make the right individual decisions. The Internet, in particular, is an extremely valuable resource that enables patients to quickly obtain the latest information on support groups, therapeutic modalities, late-breaking research, and individual coping strategies. The technology is now mature enough that every provider should consider incorporating some type of computer-based patient education into his or her practice.
authors.affiliation: Center of Excellence for Medical Multimedia, United States Air Force Academy Hospital, USAFA, Colorado, USA. murphykr.S60S@USAFA.af.mil
authors.forename: K R
authors.initials: KR
authors.lastname: Murphy
mesh_terms: D003194:Computer-Assisted Instruction / Q000639:trends; D005544:Forecasting; D006801:Humans; D010036:Otolaryngology; D010353:Patient Education as Topic / Q000639:trends; D014584:User-Computer Interface