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. 2004 Jul;114(1):317-21.
doi: 10.1542/peds.114.1.317.

E-mail communication between pediatricians and their patients

Robert S Gerstle; American Academy of Pediatrics Task Force on Medical Informatics

E-mail communication between pediatricians and their patients

Robert S Gerstle et al. Pediatrics. 2004 Jul.

Abstract

This report addresses specific e-mail patient communication issues relevant to pediatricians and their appropriate use of e-mail in the office setting. The report briefly reviews: 1) e-mail privacy and security concerns; 2) e-mail in the office environment; 3) the legal status of e-mail; and 4) available e-mail technologic solutions.

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