“I Found it on the Internet†Preparing for the e-patient in Oman
Journal Title: Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal - Year 2010, Vol 10, Issue 2
Abstract
In the Information Age, the communication patterns between doctor and patient are changing. Using Everett Rogers’ theory of Diffusion of Innovations, this paper begins by examining the diffusion of the Internet in the world and in Oman. It then considers the emergence of e-patients. Te characteristics of e-patients are described in some detail. Te paper ends by describing steps that should be taken when teaching medical students in Oman so that they can be prepared for e-patients.
Authors and Affiliations
Ken Masters| ITHealthEd, Austria, University of Cape Town, South Africa, Dick Ng’ambi| Centre for Educational Technology, University of Cape Town, South Africa, Gail Todd| Department of Medicine, University of Cape Town, South Africa
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