Abstract
The internet is set to play an ever-increasing role in the delivery of healthcare information. Within a climate of mounting market forces, the use of NHS Trust websites in advertising specialist services and relaying patient information is often an under-utilised asset. In this review we look at the current state of NHS Trust urology webpages in England.
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