This survey highlights important issues in current undergraduate perception of surgical teaching and higher training. Issues that may encourage or discourage a graduating student to pursue a surgical career are identified.
The Internet is crucial for modern dissemination of health information, but it is clear that quality varies significantly between sources. Quality indicators for web-information have been developed but there is no agreed standard yet. We envisage that reliable rating tools, effective search engine ranking and progress in crowd-edited websites will enhance patient access to health information on the Internet.
The growth of the internet has led to an increase in researchers utilizing online methods. Online communities such as forums, blogs and video platforms are particularly useful for research involving populations that are internet savvy, seldom heard or discussing sensitive or illicit behavior. Drawing upon the experiences of four doctoral health students who are using online methods, this article discusses the value and benefits of conducting online research as well as the limitations and difficulties encountered.Consideration is given to the methodological and ethical implications of online research. Our own research leads us to reflect on: participants' perceptions of what is public, preserving anonymity and protecting participants from harm.
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