As more physicians and patients gain access to Internet sites, the risk of liability from giving medical advice using this technology increases. This document discusses potential liability when giving advice over the Internet or maintaining a physician website, and suggests ways to minimize the risk. For information on Internet prescribing of drugs, see CMA ON-CALL document #0510, "Drug Prescribing(Not Schedule II-V Drugs)." For information on electronic medical records, see CMA ON-CALL document #1132, "Electronic Medical Records."
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