The effect of internet use on the doctor-cancer patient relationship Book Section
| Authors: | Bylund, C. L.; Gueguen, J. A. |
| Editors: | Kissane, D. W.; Bultz, B. D.; Butow, P. M.; Finlay, I. G. |
| Article/Chapter Title: | The effect of internet use on the doctor-cancer patient relationship |
| Abstract: | According to the latest Pew Internet and American Life Project, 80% of adult Internet users seek health information from the Internet. Patients who search for cancer-related Internet information differ considerably from those who do not. Studies of mixed groups of cancer patients find that patients who do search for Internet information tend to be younger, own a computer, have Internet access at home and have a higher education level than cancer patients who do not search for cancer-related Internet information. Cancerspecific support groups were first reported in the 1970s, but the number of patients with cancer who are turning to the Internet for support and the number of Internet-based cancer support groups has risen dramatically in recent years. This chapter discusses the benefits and drawbacks of cancerrelated Internet information, the impact of the Internet on the doctor-patient relationship, and communication about Internet information. It also presents guidelines for improving clinician-patient communication about Internet health information. |
| Keywords: | internet; communication; support groups; health information; cancer patients; cancer; doctor-patient relationship |
| Book Title: | Handbook of Communication in Oncology and Palliative Care |
| ISBN: | 978-0-19-923836-1 |
| Publisher: | Oxford University Press |
| Publication Place: | New York, NY |
| Date Published: | 2010-01-01 |
| Start Page: | 293 |
| End Page: | 302 |
| Language: | English |
| DOI: | 10.1093/acprof:oso/9780199238361.003.0025 |
| PROVIDER: | scopus |
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| Notes: | Book chapter 25 -- Handb. of Commun. in Oncol. and Palliat. Care -- 9780191730290 (ISBN); 9780199238361 (ISBN) -- Export Date: 2 January 2015 -- Source: Scopus |
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