... 2001Printed in Denmark. All rights reservedISSN 1396-5883Distance learning in academic health educationA literature reviewNikos Mattheos1, Martin Schittek1, Rolf Attström1,2and H. ... Availableinformation indicates that distance learning may significantly de-crease the cost of academic health education at all levels. Fur-thermore, such courses can provide education to students ... 2001Accepted for publication 31 May 2000tively limited. There is continuing debate regardingwhich academic disciplines are suitable for distancelearning (4). It seems that the special character...