Doctor in the house: the Internet as a source of lay health knowledge and the challenge to expertise

Article Abstract:

Issues are discussed regarding laypeoples' use of the Internet as a source of information about medicine.Results of the effects on health beliefs and behaviors in a qualitiative study of households who accessed health information routinely on the Internet are given.

Innovations, Patient education

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Telephone triage, expert systems and clinical expertise

Article Abstract:

The article examines the feasibility of using medical expert systems by NHS Direct in order to standardize telemedicine service delivery of nurses.

Product standards, safety, & recalls, Services information, Offices of All Other Miscellaneous Health Practitioners, Offices of health practitioners, not elsewhere classified, Nurses, Home health care services, Home Health Care, Standards, Services, Expert systems, Telemedicine, Home care services, Home care services industry, NHS Direct

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The mundane realities of the everyday lay use of the Internet for health, and their consequences for media convergence

Article Abstract:

A study examining the implications of use of Internet for health by lay people is presented.

Healthcare industry software

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