Abstract
In the Information Age, the communication patterns between doctor and patient are changing. Using Everett Rogers’ theory of Diffusion of Innovations, this paper begins by examining the diffusion of the Internet in the world and in Oman. It then considers the emergence of e-patients. The characteristics of e-patients are described in some detail. The paper ends by describing steps that should be taken when teaching medical students in Oman so that they can be prepared for e-patients.
Publication details
- DOI
- 10.18295/2075-0528.1183
- Journal
- Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal, 10(2), 169-179
- Publisher
- Sultan Qaboos University
- Open access
- Gold open access
- License
- CC BY-ND 4.0
Cite this article
APA 7
Masters, K., Ng’ambi, D., & Gail (2025). “I Found it on the Internet” Preparing for the e-patient in Oman. Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal, 10(2), 169-179. https://doi.org/10.18295/2075-0528.1183
MLA 9
Masters, Ken, et al. "“I Found it on the Internet” Preparing for the e-patient in Oman." Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal, vol. 10, no. 2, 2025, pp. 169-179. https://doi.org/10.18295/2075-0528.1183.
Chicago (author–date)
Masters, Ken, Dick Ng’ambi, and Gail. 2025. "“I Found it on the Internet” Preparing for the e-patient in Oman." Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal 10 (2): 169-179. https://doi.org/10.18295/2075-0528.1183.
Harvard
Masters, K., Ng’ambi, D. and Gail (2025) '“I Found it on the Internet” Preparing for the e-patient in Oman', Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal, 10(2), pp. 169-179. doi:10.18295/2075-0528.1183.
Vancouver
Masters K, Ng’ambi D, Gail. “I Found it on the Internet” Preparing for the e-patient in Oman. Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal. 2025;10(2):169-179. doi:10.18295/2075-0528.1183
IEEE
K. Masters, D. Ng’ambi, and Gail, "“I Found it on the Internet” Preparing for the e-patient in Oman," Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal, vol. 10, no. 2, pp. 169-179, 2025, doi: 10.18295/2075-0528.1183.