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Online consumer health education in dermatology.

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Comprehensive and accurate health information for the consumer has the potential to improve patient care and health outcomes. NZDermNet, the web site of the New Zealand Dermatological Society, was established in 1996. Its consumer health information ... (Full abstract text below)

Published 2003 in Journal: Telemed J E Health (Language : eng)

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1. Telemed J E Health. 2003 ;9(2):207-13

Online consumer health education in dermatology.

Oakley A, Rademaker M, Duffill M

Waikato Clinical School, Auckland University Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences, Hamilton, New Zealand. oakley@wave.co.nz

Comprehensive and accurate health information for the consumer has the potential to improve patient care and health outcomes. NZDermNet, the web site of the New Zealand Dermatological Society, was established in 1996. Its consumer health information section includes more than 250 pages of information about skin diseases and their treatment. It has proven popular with health professionals and patients. In 2002 an average of more than 5000 visitors used the site daily.

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First Name	LastName	Initials
Amanda	Oakley	A
Marius	Rademaker	M
Mark	Duffill	M

Affiliation: Waikato Clinical School, Auckland University Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences, Hamilton, New Zealand. oakley@wave.co.nz

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Dermatology
Health Education - methods, statistics & numerical data
Humans
Internet - economics, utilization
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