Abstract
This paper outlines some of the potential areas of risk for medical practitioners who make use of on-line services (telemedicine), both in terms of their criminal and professional liability. Smith discusses the possibility of victimisation and covers the following areas of risk: interception of communications and breach of confidentiality; hacking, online vandalism and terrorism in relation to hospital and medical records; advertising and electronic transfer of funds; copyright infringement; and unprofessional conduct on the Internet. Brief mention is made of some strategies to prevent and control illegality in this area.