Communication via Internet. Possible uses and risks for psychiatry

The article is preceded by an introduction to worldwide communication netwo rks. Some important basic features are explained. The major impact is on te mporary and future aspects of the Internet for psychiatry. A variety of adv antages in World Wide Web telemedicine for patients, clients, psychotherapi sts, clinicians and scientists are extensively demonstrated. Useful and est ablished possibilities are discussed. Finally, the risks of this kind of co mmunication are shown and listed.