[FAQs on the effects of e-health on the doctor-patient relationship].
BACKGROUND
Articles on e-health and e-patients have been increased exponentially.


RESULTS
Frequently asked questions (FAQs) are presented on how the Internet affects relationships between doctors and patients, along with the answers based on the results of empirical studies.


CONCLUSIONS
An even higher use of the Internet is envisaged as a source of health information. The Internet can be an ally so that the patient may access reliable information and advantage can be taken of its dynamism to help the patient achieve autonomy.
Mira Solves
José Joaquín
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Departamento de Psicología de la Salud, Universidad Miguel Hernández de Elche, Elche, España. jose.mira@umh.es
Llinas Santacreu
Gilberto
G
Lorenzo Martínez
Susana
S
Pérez-Jover
Virtudes
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D006262:Health; D020407:Internet; D010817:Physician-Patient Relations; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires