The Japanese Journal of Clinical Dialysis Vol.20 No.6(5)

Theme Importance of Preservative Management in Chronic Renal Failure -- for a Better Dialysis
Title Frontier in web site for kidney diseases
Publish Date 2004/06
Author Yusuke Tsukamoto Division of Nephrology, Kasukabe-Shuwa Hospital
[ Summary ] Progress in Internet technology has made it possible to provide an updated and bidirectional information for those wanting information whenever it is required. Jinzou.Net (http://www.jinzou.net/) was established on November of 2000 to fill the traditional deficit in the medical environment by using the advantages of Internet technology. This website has accomplished several tasks which were impossible in the traditional environment. Online medical consultation has enabled patients with kidney diseases to obtain the most updated second opinion from the most qualified specialist. BBS has provided a place for patients to share their experiences and difficulties in dealing with diseases. In the Internet age, anyone is able to access the global standards of medical therapeutics. In turn, every doctor is obligated to know the global standard.
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