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Book Review
Title: |
Mosby's Medical Surfari |
Editor: |
Scott R. Gibbs, MD, MA |
Publisher: |
Mosby |
Publication: |
Softcover, 320 pages with computer disc |
Category: |
Doctor and Student Internet Education |
Price: |
$24.95 |
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Don't let the name turn you off. A better title would have been Mosby's
Health Care Surfari, because this book is truly "a guide to exploring
the Internet and discovering the top health care resources."
The text is designed for every level of Internet expertise. Even if
you don't yet own a computer, this book will educate you on getting connected
to the Internet and informed of the online health care resources.
The first part of the book walks you through a clear understanding of
what the Internet is and how to use it. It addresses every facet from
computer hardware and software to Internet service providers (ISPs). The
authors evaluate search engines and how you can use them to perform a
more efficient information search. Each chapter is full of important details
that many of us missed when we jumped to the Internet and learned on the
job.
The second part of the book is an extensive listing of Internet resources,
including medical networks and general health care web sites. The computer
disc included contains bookmarks for more than 1,600 health information
resources.
The chiropractic web sites reviewed are:
- American Chiropractic Association Chiropractic Online
- Chiropractic Resources Referral Directory
- Chiroweb
- Chiropractic Health for Washington State
- New Jersey Chiropractic Page
The applications for this book are endless. Not only can you enhance your
understanding of health care, but you can access solid information regarding
ailments your patients may have. From AIDS to women's health, a better understanding
is just a few clicks away. You can also use these web sites to empower your
patients and allow them to become better informed before they make important
decisions.
The book includes four appendices:
- Building a Web Site
- Internet Providers and Building Internet Software
- Fun Internet Resources
- Health Care Newsgroups
Whether you're already browsing the Web, or just thinking about it, this
book is a must. Donald M. Petersen Jr. Rating: 9 out of 10
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