E-Patients, also known as internet patient, or internet-savvy patient are health consumers who use the internet to gather information about a medical condition of particular interest to them. According to the 5th Health On the Net Foundation Survey on the Evolution of Internet Use for Health Purposes, individuals around the world are turning to the Internet for health-related knowledge.1 There are various health related websites which give medical information, health advice and help patients in making online support groups.
Until recently, in the clinical visit the physician had the sole responsibility for medical knowledge, whereas the patient was only accountable for his or her own preferences. But now access to health-related information on the web allows them to exert much more control over their own health care than ever before.2 Now, by more easily obtaining medical information…
