Seniors seeking health information need help crossing 'digital divide'

Article Abstract:

A national survey that the Kaiser Family Foundation released in January 2005 disclosed age gaps in Internet use to obtain health information, where only 21% of seniors visited online to find health information. Drew Altman, president of the Kaiser Family Foundation, stated that it would take collaborative efforts from community organizations, libraries, media companies, and Web sites themselves to help seniors become more educated health care consumers by crossing the digital divide.

Online health care service, Online health care information services

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Missing clinical information during primary care visits

Article Abstract:

Cross-sectional survey is conducted to describe primary care clinicians' report of missing clinical information. The conclusion states that primary care clinicians report that missing clinical information is common, multifaceted and may adversely affect patients.

Outpatient Care Facilities, Outpatient Care Centers, Ambulatory care facilities, Medical records, Clinics, Epidemiological research, Cross sectional studies

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Alliance between society and medicine

Article Abstract:

The importance of society and the medical fraternity working closely together and deriving the maximum benefit from the prevailing health care system is presented.

Evaluation, Medical care, Medical care quality

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