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Inaccurate
information abounds on the Internet. The results of using unverified medical
or health information could be dangerous and even deadly. Never apply medical
advice or information from the Internet without consulting a medical
professional. Anyone can publish on the Net, motivated by the desire to make
a profit, by altruism, or even by maliciousness.
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Specific
Issues to Consider
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- Authority: Who created the page or
site? Is it an individual or organization in which you feel you can have
confidence?
- Accuracy: Can you validate that the
information is accurate? Are there references, footnotes, contact
information in the form of an e-mail address, phone number, or address?
- Currency: Is the information
up-to-date? Look for a date when the page was created or last updated.
- Bias: Is there advertising or
other sponsorship that would indicate the page is trying to sell you
something or sway your opinion for some reason?
- Coverage: How in-depth is the
information provided? Is it sufficient to answer all questions
and issues concerning a medical condition?
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Codes and
Standards
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There are
organizations that are establishing standards and other means of assessing
the quality of health information on the Internet.
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 The HON Code of Conduct (HONcode)
The HON Code of Conduct Principles
Internet Healthcare Coalition
Non-Recommended Sites
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Health
Website Evaluation Links
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Criteria for Assessing the Quality of Health
Information on the Internet
Evaluating Cancer Web Sites
HealthScout
How to Spot Health Fraud (FDA)
Quackwatch
Tips for Consumers from the Internet Healthcare Coalition
Urban Legends: Medical Page
Web Sites You Can Trust from the Medical
Library Association
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Web
Evaluation Checklists
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Web Evaluation Checklist
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Consumer
Health Awareness
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Consumer Health Digest
The Quack-Files
QuackWatch
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Articles
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Brody, Jane. "The Health Hazards of Point-and-Click
Medicine." New York Times 31 Aug 1999:.
Brody, Jane. "On-Line Health Care for the Savvy
Surfer." New York Times 31 Aug 1999:.
Evaluating Web Resources: A
Bibliography
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Sponsored by South Central Regional Library Council of New York.
Created by Kay Benjamin, Last updated April 12, 2001.
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