Mosby's medical surfari : a guide to exploring the Internet and discovering the top health care resources

A new and fun way for absolute beginners and experienced net surfers alike to locate and explore internet "web sites" pertaining to health care. The beginner can take a complete look at the basics--getting connected, software, on-line services, essential navigation techniques, e-mail and more--all explained in non-technical terms. It includes a running alphabetical glossary to make the reader familiar with surfing jargon and a tour guide to sites and to the workings of the internet itself. For the intermediate user it provides hints for composing the fastest most effective search strategies, details on customising software, tips for creating web sites and critical information on security issues.