Internet-Based Medical Information: Time to Take Charge
Authors: Joel W. Goldwein
Journal: Annals of Internal Medicine (1995)

Editorials15 July 1995Internet-Based Medical Information: Time to Take ChargeJoel W. Goldwein, MD and Ivor Benjamin, MDJoel W. Goldwein, MDUniversity of Pennsylvania Cancer Center, Philadelphia, PA 19104Search for more papers by this author and Ivor Benjamin, MDUniversity of Pennsylvania Cancer Center, Philadelphia, PA 19104Search for more papers by this authorAuthor, Article, and Disclosure Informationhttps://doi.org/10.7326/0003-4819-123-2-199507150-00012 SectionsAboutFull TextPDF ToolsAdd to favoritesDownload CitationsTrack CitationsPermissions ShareFacebookTwitterLinkedInRedditEmail The paper by Glowniak [1] in this issue stands as proof that we are entering a new era. The electronic resources he describes are likely to revolutionize the delivery of medical information and, as some have predicted, may even lead to a transformation of health care itself [2]. A recent editorial by Frank Davidoff [3] indicates Annals' intention to be a part of this revolution; inevitably, other journals will follow. Glowniak highlights some of the unique and informative services available through the Internet. It is easy to imagine, given the publishing power that the Internet provides, how it could help ...References1. Glowniak JV. Medical resources on the Internet. Ann Intern Med. 1995; 123:123-31. Google Scholar2. Kassirer JP. The next transformation in the delivery of health care (Editorial). N Engl J Med. 1995; 332:52-4. Google Scholar3. Davidoff F. The future of Annals (Editorial). Ann Intern Med. 1995; 122:375. Google Scholar4. Cerf VG, Kahn RE. ARPANET maps 1969-1990. Comp Comm Rev. 1990; 20. Google Scholar5. Cerf VG, Kahn RF. A protocol for packet network interconnection. IEEE Trans Comm. 1974; COM-22. Google Scholar6. Pike MA. How the Internet works. In: Pike MA. Using the Internet: Special Edition. Indianapolis, Indiana: Que Corp.; 1995:9-24. 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