title: The Internet and the World Wide Web.
abstract: The Internet offers easy, unrestricted access to an incredible volume of information. Once cumbersome methods of information retrieval and communication, the Internet and World Wide Web are now vital tools in medical practice. This article discusses current Internet technology and provides the basics necessary to incorporate this useful medium into your practice.
authors.affiliation: Division of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery, University of Kansas Medical Center, 3901 Rainbow Blvd., Kansas City, KS 66160, USA.
authors.forename: J D
authors.initials: JD
authors.lastname: Kriet
authors.forename: T D
authors.initials: TD
authors.lastname: Wang
mesh_terms: D005145:Face / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D020407:Internet; D011216:Practice Management, Medical; D013518:Surgery, Plastic