Strict religious groups such as Hasidic Jews, some Orthodox Jews, and Catholics are cautioning members against internet use. However, some devout members are challenging leaders by pointing out that despite some of the immoral dangers of the internet, it can provide many benefits, including the realm of medical informatics.
Not only are medical records more organized and easier to maintain with web technology, which allows for the transfer of records among practitioners, but also, medical billing companies offer careers for members of these highly religious groups (and other people, too). Therefore, as with many things along the way, the internet is creating struggles between tradition and progress, and it looks like once again, technology may have the upper hand.
