Background Internet provides different tools for communicating with patients, such as social
media (eg, Twitter) and email platforms. These platforms provided new data sources to shed …

In the 21st century care, the old paradigm “because the doctor said so” no longer holds.
Individuals are now seeking ways to understand their health options and take more control …

Background There is a focus on increasing asynchronous telemedicine use, which allows
medical data to be transmitted, stored, and interpreted later; however, limited evidence of the …

Background Virtual patient-to-provider messaging systems such as text messaging have the
potential to improve healthcare access; however, little research has used theory to …

The digital revolution will have a profound impact on how physicians and health care
delivery organizations interact with patients and the community. Primary pediatric care has …

Background Increasingly, consultations in health care settings are conducted remotely using
a range of communication technologies. Email allows for 2-way text-based communication …

Background There has been an incremental increase in the use of technology in health care
delivery. Feasibility, acceptability, and efficacy of interventions based on internet …

Introduction Maternal and perinatal deaths occurring in low and middle income countries
could be prevented with timely access to maternal and new-born care. In order to increase …

The digital revolution will have a profound impact on how physicians and health care
delivery organizations interact with patients and the community. Primary pediatric care has …

Background Safety netting is an important diagnostic strategy for patients presenting to
primary care with potential (low-risk) cancer symptoms. Typically, this involves asking …