[Description of Internet-based models for continuing medical education. First results and experiences with asthma patients].

The Pilot study "Quality Development through the Internet" by the Horten Center is an integral part of a concept on dissemination of medical knowledge. It offers participants the possibility to compare interactively their own and their peers' performance with their competence and with accepted guidelines within a web-based Audit-Cycle. The participants can discuss the evidence-based recommendations which are offered. In addition, changes in behavior and care can be documented objectively.