Online consumer health education in dermatology.
Comprehensive and accurate health information for the consumer has the potential to improve patient care and health outcomes. NZDermNet, the web site of the New Zealand Dermatological Society, was established in 1996. Its consumer health information section includes more than 250 pages of information about skin diseases and their treatment. It has proven popular with health professionals and patients. In 2002 an average of more than 5000 visitors used the site daily.
Oakley
Amanda
A
Waikato Clinical School, Auckland University Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences, Hamilton, New Zealand. oakley@wave.co.nz
Rademaker
Marius
M
Duffill
Mark
M
D003880:Dermatology; D006266:Health Education / Q000379:methods* / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D006801:Humans; D020407:Internet / Q000191:economics / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D009520:New Zealand