Abstract
Having access to information technology in all levels particularly in the health sector has followed with rapid progresses in recent years. Rapid penetration of this technology among people has led to changes in the lifestyles of them and working procedures of institutions. In 2014 the number of internet users reached to 3 billion people and this number is predicted to reach over than 8 billion in 2014. According to statistics, the number of Iranian users has been estimated about 45 million. In 2014, over than 80% of internet users have been searching for health information. Today, internet plays a vital role in providing health services that include education, disease management, support, and basic medical treatment decisions, and patient communication.
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