Internet searching generally improved the patient-physician relationship when findings were discussed openly; patients felt more informed, confident, and active in decision-making. #InternetHealthInformation #PatientEmpowerment #SharedDecisionMaking doi.org/10.2196/jmir...

Internet use marked a shift from passive patient to active information consumer; clinicians responded defensively, collaboratively, or by directing patients to reliable websites. #InternetHealthInformation #PatientEducation #HealthProfessionalRelationship doi.org/10.1016/j.pe...