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. The characteristics of e-patients are described in some detail. The paper ends by describing steps that should be taken when teaching medical students in Oman so that they can be prepared for e-patients.
Publication Date
6-19-2010
First Page
169
Last Page
179
Creative Commons License
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Recommended Citation
Masters, Ken; Ng’ambi, Dick; and Todd, Gail
(2010)
"“I Found it on the Internet” Preparing for the e-patient in Oman,"
Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal: Vol. 10: 169-179.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.18295/2075-0528.1183
