From Web Pages to Patients' Pages

From Web Pages to Patients' Pages: "It is now possible to use the Internet to create an electronic physician-patient interface (ePPi) which actively connects patients with their doctors in a secure and confidential fashion. By using an interactive program, Patients will have the ability to: * reach a secure, confidential , interactive portal to the medical practice without having to access a third party * request an appointment with the practice from their computer in their home or office without seeing other names on the schedule * request prescription renewals at any time * ask questions to the doctor, nurse, or other staff members * receive information customized to their diagnosis, medications, or other healthcare needs * receive lab and x-ray reports in a timely fashion"