Postgraduate medical journal
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Multicenter Study
Assessment of internet use and effects among healthcare professionals: a cross sectional survey.
Several studies have explored the scientific platforms on patient use of the internet for health information. In contrast physicians' perspective on evolving internet environment is lacking. The purpose of this study is to assess and correlate the extent of internet use among healthcare professionals and examine its effects on clinical practice. ⋯ This cross sectional survey shows that internet use and web based medical information is widely popular among physicians and patients. About 23%-31% of the healthcare professionals report >80% interaction with web informed patients in their daily practice.