Numerous publications highlight the need for critically evaluating medical information on the Internet. This review identifies Internet resources specifically dedicated to end-of-life care. An annotated review of key webbased resources is presented. The Internet has the potential to catalyze the doctor-patient relationship toward true “partnership.” Physicians and patients will benefit from using a focused research strategy.
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