1. Access to Health Information and Support.
- Author
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Eng, Thomas R., Maxfield, Andrew, Patrick, Kevin, Deering, Mary Jo, Ratzan, Scott C., and Gustafson, David H.
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MEDICINE ,MEDICAL technology -- Social aspects ,ELECTRONIC information resources ,MEDICAL care ,TELECOMMUNICATION systems ,COMPUTER network resources - Abstract
Discusses the use of electronic information technologies in health care and the barriers to that access. What these technologies offer to those with access; Reasons why online health resources are less likely to be available to some groups in the United States; Value of enhancing access to online health resources to the underserved; Arguments for universal access to health information and support.
- Published
- 1998
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