title: The Internet and its applications in healthcare.
abstract: In the continuing redesign of healthcare, the Internet is one of the tools being used. It is used to provide education, conduct Internet support groups, collect research data, send e-mail, facilitate pharmaceutical sales and online medical visits, and develop integrated healthcare networks. This article examines each of the above-mentioned ways in which the Internet is being used to facilitate the provision of healthcare.
authors.affiliation: United Healthcare, Tampa, FL, USA. pmabe_j_mabe@uhc.com
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Mabe
mesh_terms: D003142:Communication; D003194:Computer-Assisted Instruction; D003695:Delivery of Health Care; D019033:Delivery of Health Care, Integrated; D004345:Drug Industry; D011307:Drug Prescriptions; D006801:Humans; D020407:Internet; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D010817:Physician-Patient Relations; D019114:Remote Consultation; D012657:Self-Help Groups; D014481:United States