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This paper overviews the state of the Internet and its uses as is of interest to medical professionals. Although the international audience is acknowledged, this paper targets a primary audience of North American medical professionals who are unfamiliar with the medical resources on the Internet and the issues surrounding them.
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About the Author
Sheldon Chang graduated from Boston University in 1998 with a master's degree in physical therapy. After spending some time working in an outpatient rehabilitation setting, he has joined the staff of Neoforma.com full time as an online community resources manager. His technical background includes a thirteen year history of online computing and experience as an Internet consultant and tutor.