Medical surfing

Abstract

The Internet has revolutionized information technology. Vast amounts of latest information are available on the Internet to medical professionals. Medical surfing is fast becoming part of a doctor's profession. But the way to approach the Internet and retrieve useful information from myriads of medical websites seems a daunting task to many. This review aims to help the newcomer, the medical students and doctors in obtaining fruitful medical information while surfing. It will prevent them from the feeling of getting drowned in the ocean of medical information. As medical information is not restricted to books and journals, providing Internet addresses of different medical bodies with few salient features, will go a long way in helping attain the required information without wasting time. The Internet will soon become a universal library. Medical surfing should be included in the curriculum of all medical schools and universities.