One of
our biggest concerns is our health. The internet has become a burgeoning
source of health related information. Any query we have related to our
health or somebody else's whether it is age specific, country or climate
specific, information is available on the internet. Many general
practitioners discourage us laymen from poring over available material
on the net for our aches and pains, as they tell us that half knowledge
can be dangerous! But is it really half-knowledge? The internet gives
reams and reams of information about every disease known to man.
Social networking sites are also a source of health related information, but provide links to the sponsors of such information
So
how do we separate the grain from the chaff? While we do look for
internet solutions to our health problems, we do want authentic
dependable information.
If a doctor is not immediately available, it helps to be informed about the condition.
Checklist
There are certain check points to tick off so that we are guided to the best site offering medical advice..
· Is the site is selling something or making undue claims for any product?
· Does it have outdated information? - the date of the page is often near the bottom
· Is it sponsored by an organization whose reputation is questionable for any reason?
· Is the source and basis of the information stated?
· What is the purpose of the site? - The About this site page should give the answer to this question
· How does the site fund itself?
· How does the site use your personal information?
· Does the site encourage reader interaction?
If
the answers to all the above questions satisfy you, go ahead and use
the website. But remember to share your findings with your doctor and
take his or her opinion.
Some points to keep in mind
There
are web tracking sites which specialize in audience measurement. If
your chosen site features in their list, this is a plus point in its
favor as it means that it is a popular site, and lots of people are
consulting it for their health related questions.
If the site
bears allegiance to a famous hospital, or if it has been started by a
doctor, it invokes more confidence in the user.
Some sites have a
question and answer format. Based on some key words that you type in,
the answers that may already be there are thrown up for you. If you are
not satisfied, you are requested to direct your question to the inhouse
experts.
Your input is also requested in some sites, which ask you
whether you want to answer any queries put up by other users. For this,
it is mandatory that you register with the website. You are asked to
preview your answer before you finally post it.
In conclusion: Knowledge
empowers and knowledge of the working of complex mechanism of any part
of the body helps in understanding the disease specific to that part.
Keeping the above points in mind, you would perhaps be one step ahead of
your illness when you are armed with the correct information.
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