Growth and Determinants of Access in Patient E-mail and Internet Use
Archives of Pediatrics and Adolescent MedicinePublished 1 May 2000
Kenneth D. Mandl, Shlomit Feit, Barbara M. García Peña, Isaac S. Kohane
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During the past year, many patients have gained access to the Internet and e-mail, although rates of regular use have remained steady, and access is directly related to income and is unevenly distributed across racial and ethnic groups.
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During the past year, many patients have gained access to the Internet and e-mail, although rates of regular use have remained steady. This access is often from outside the home. Furthermore, access is directly related to income and is unevenly distributed across racial and ethnic groups.
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