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Internet Health

Internet Health. Do’s, Don’ts and Tips. Do’s. DO Look for the authors of the source or the original source of information; who wrote this and are they reputable? DO Find out who funds the site, look for . gov (government funded) or . edu (educational institutions).

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Internet Health

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  1. Internet Health Do’s, Don’ts and Tips

  2. Do’s • DO Look for the authors of the source or the original source of information; who wrote this and are they reputable? • DO Find out who funds the site, look for .gov (government funded) or .edu (educational institutions). • DO Find the website’s purpose by looking for key words like “About Us”.

  3. Do’s • DO Check the date of the information. It may be outdated. • DO Find out who reviewed the material and what their medical credentials are. • DO Visit the NIH website to find more information at http://ods.od.nih.gov.

  4. Don’ts • DON’T give your information to websites before knowing how your personal information will be used. • DON’T use sites in which online shopping is not clearly separated from informational content.

  5. Don’ts • DON’T trust sites that ask to give you an online diagnosis. • DON’T go against your instinct; if something seems wrong, it probably is. • DON’T rely solely on online information; be sure to ask your physician questions as well.

  6. Tips • Information on websites maintained by governmental agencies, medical schools and organizations, and disease-specific non-profit organizations are usually trustworthy sources.

  7. Trustworthy Websites • Center for Disease Control www.cdc.gov • United States Department of Health and Human Services www.hhs.gov • American Public Health Association www.apha.org • National Institutes of Health www.nih.gov • American Cancer Society www.cancer.org Not an exhaustive list of ALL trustworthy websites!

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