The web-informed patients – Innovative training module for medical students to improve internet-based communication with gynecological patients

Background: The number of patients using the internet to access and collect health information and medical advice will increase in the future. Thus the contact and communication between doctors and patients is influenced by increasing patient awareness and self-diagnosis. Medical students should be trained to manage this new challenge in the future. Objectives: The aim of the study was to design and scientifically evaluate a new internet based training module for medical students to prepare them to communicate effectively with web-informed patients. Material and methods: Medical students: At the University of Tu…