Vol. 6 No. 25, December 9, 2009

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eHealthRecord.info Archives December 2009

Vol. 6 No. 25, December 9, 2009

FACTS AND STATS

The Internet is the most popular health information resource among physicians, with 86% of doctors reporting that they have used the Internet to search for health, medical or prescription drug information, according to a new online survey from thinkhealth With Google.

Seventy-seven percent of physicians said they consult peer review journals for health information, while another 77% reported turning to pharmaceutical sales representatives for information. Results are based on an online survey of 411 physicians conducted from May 20, 2009, to June 8, 2009.

Source:Connecting with Physicians Online. Searching for Answers (PDF)
Date: November, 2009

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AROUND THE WORLD

India: Health e-Cards for Newborns Soon

Trinidad & Tobago: Coming Soon, e-Health Card

Australia's Fragmented E-Health System in Limbo

NEWS FROM CANADA

Great Healthcare Debate Continues: Survey Finds Canadians Aren't Sure About Healthcare Priorities

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TRENDS

Access to Electronic Health Records Data Safeguarded By Novel K-Anonymity Algorithm

IT Can Improve Healthcare and Streamline Health Processes

VA, Kaiser Testing the Exchange of Electronic Health Records

INDUSTRY SPEAK