Calabretta Nancy
Sharp Health Science Library, The Cooper Health System, Camden, New Jersey 08103, USA.
J Med Libr Assoc. 2002 Jan;90(1):32-7.
Americans are turning in increasing numbers to the Internet for information related to their health. Access to information that was previously difficult, if not impossible, for consumers to obtain has helped drive a shift in traditional roles for patients and physicians. Technology has made possible additional avenues for communication that can enhance new relationships. Ample opportunities exist for librarians to participate in a collaborative practice role, helping to serve the needs of both consumers and physicians as consumer-driven, patient-centered health care evolves to meet its full potential.
越来越多的美国人转向互联网获取与自身健康相关的信息。获取以前消费者即便有可能也很难获得的信息,推动了患者和医生传统角色的转变。技术为交流提供了更多途径,有助于增进新型关系。随着以消费者为驱动、以患者为中心的医疗保健不断发展以充分发挥其潜力,图书馆员有大量机会参与协作实践角色,帮助满足消费者和医生双方的需求。