Education and consumer informatics.
OBJECTIVE
This article presents the 2009 selection of the best papers presenting the advancements in the field of Education and Consumer Informatics with emphasis on quality online health information and its uses in the medical field.


METHODS
Synopsis of the articles selected for the IMIA yearbook 2009


RESULTS
Six papers from international peer reviewed journals where selected for this section.


CONCLUSIONS
The selection of articles gives an overview of the currently growing need for quality online health information and demonstrates the integration of online health information in medical care as well as the importance of continuing education through online training programs.
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Health On the Net Foundation (HON), 81 bd de la cluse, 1205 Geneva, Switzerland. celia.boyer@healthonnet.org
D001363:Awards and Prizes; D054626:Consumer Health Information; D006266:Health Education; D020407:Internet