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Find Medical Information
Time waits for no one, so I will keep this short sweet and straight to the point.
The Internet * Compare the information you find on the Internet with other resources. Check two or three articles in the medical literature or medical textbooks to see whether the information or advice is similar.
* Check the author's or organization credentials. The should be clearly displayed on the Web site. If the credentials are missing, consider this a red flag. Unfortunately, there are many so-called doctors and other health professionals making false claims on the Internet.
* Find out if the Web site maintained by a reputable health organization. Remember that no one regulates information o the Internet. Anyone can set up a home page and claim anything. Some reliable Web sites providing health information include those of government agencies, health foundations and associations, and medical colleges. In general, sites ending in .gov (government), .edu (education) and .org (organization) are more likely to provide more reputable medical information than those ending in .com (commercial; that is, a site designed to sell a product or products).
* Be wary of Web sites advertising and selling products that claim to improve your health. More important, be very careful about giving out credit-card information on the Internet. Further, even if nothing is being sold on a Website, ask yourself if the site host has an interest in promoting a particular product or service.
* Ask yourself whether the information or advice seems to contradict what you've learned from your doctor. If so, talk to your doctor to clarify the differences in the information.
* Be cautious when using information found on bulletin boards or during "chat" sessions with others. Testimonials and personal stories are based on one person's experience rather than on objective facts or proven medical research.
To Make Informed Decisions About Your Health Care, You Need to Understand Your Health Problem Medical information, especially material written for health care providers, can be hard to understand, confusing, and sometimes frightening. As you read through your materials, write down any words or information you don't understand or find confusing. Make a list of your questions and concerns. During your next office visit, ask your doctor, nurse, or other health professional to review the information with you so that you understand clearly how it might be helpful to you. If the medical information you gathered is for a personal health problem, you may want to share what you found with your spouse, other family members, or a close friend. Family members and friends understand your health problem are better able to provide support needed and care. Finally, you might want yo consider joining a support group in your community. You may find it helpful to be able to talk with others who have the same health problem and share your feelings or concerns. You may wish to look at several MEDLINEplus health topic pages that deal with patient issues and communicating with your health care provider: * Talking with Your Doctor NLM.NIH.GOV/...
* Patient Issues NLM.NIH.GOV/...
* Choosing a Doctor or Health Care Service NLM.NIH.GOV/...
* Personal Medical Records NLM.NIH.GOV/...
Ultimately, the information you gather from print and electronic resources can help you approach issues about your health care: how to prevent illness, maintain optimal health, and address your specific health problems. Armed with this knowledge, you can more actively work in a partnership with your doctor and other health car professionals to explore treatment options and make health care decisions. Health care experts predict that today's computer and telecommunication systems will result in a new era-the health care system information age-built around health-savvy, health-responsible consumers who are the primary managers of their own health and medical care. FOR MORE INFORMATION
National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS)
National Institutes of Health
1 AMS Circle
Bethsada, MD 20892-3675
Phone : 301-495-4484 or (877) 22-NIAMS (226-4267) - free of charge
TTY: 301-565-2966
Fax: 301-718-6366
Email: NIAMSinfo@mail.nih.gov
www.niams.nih.gov
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