Bio-phobias/techno-philias: virtual reality exposure as treatment for phobias of 'nature'

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The article explores the influence of new media on treating phobias based on natural objects such as snakes and spiders. Research involved interviewing members of the United KingdomEs National Phobics Society. Discussion includes whether complete cultural-based control can be asserted over unpredictable natural phenomena.

Canada, Health aspects, Care and treatment, Usage, Evaluation, Virtual reality, Virtual reality technology, Phobias, Online health care service, Online health care information services

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'Ignorance is bliss sometimes': constraints on the emergence of the 'informed patient' in the changing landscapes of health information

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The article examines the correlation between healthcare information and resultant empowerment, and the influence of online services on this relationship. Findings show that einformation for choiceE can contribute to tension and conflict between layperson knowledge and expert knowledge in the clinical setting.

Netherlands, Physician and patient, Physician-patient relations, Online information services, Information services, Online information service

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Social capital and social support on the web: the case of an internet mother site

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A study examining whether Internet web sites have any social capital and social content is presented.

Telegraph & other communications, Computer and Data Processing Services, Analysis, Infrastructure (Economics), Computer services industry, Information technology services industry, Company Web site/Web page, Web sites (World Wide Web), Web sites, Cable television/data services

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