title: E-mail communication between pediatricians and their patients.
abstract: This report addresses specific e-mail patient communication issues relevant to pediatricians and their appropriate use of e-mail in the office setting. The report briefly reviews: 1) e-mail privacy and security concerns; 2) e-mail in the office environment; 3) the legal status of e-mail; and 4) available e-mail technologic solutions.
authors.forename: Robert S
authors.initials: RS
authors.lastname: Gerstle
mesh_terms: D003142:Communication; D016494:Computer Security; D003219:Confidentiality / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D034742:Electronic Mail / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence / Q000592:standards; D006801:Humans; D010372:Pediatrics; D010817:Physician-Patient Relations; D014481:United States