Cybermedicine

Author: Qin Duli
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Publish Date: 1999-02-01
Features: The author explicitly proposes that computers can be used for preliminary diagnosis and evaluation of critical decisions during the treatment process, as well as for self-care research and disease prevention. Additionally, through effective computer-based and networked patient education, patients' ability to manage their health can be significantly enhanced. The book convincingly demonstrates, using detailed examples from patients, doctors, and healthcare institutions, that computers can greatly expand doctors' access to clinical resources. It vividly illustrates the profound role of the Internet in the advancement of medicine.