Value Of Internet Health Advice Questioned - 19-Oct 2004
A University College London study suggests that many people with chronic disease should not rely on the internet for health advice. The study found interactive computer tools do improve medical knowledge, but found no evidence that they change behaviour positively. In fact, some evidence suggested that they left people in worse health.
Disclaimer: Please see your own dentist/doctor for a proper diagnosis as my words should not, in any circumstances, be taken as dental/medical advice.
"If you see what is small as it sees itself, and accept what is weak for what strength it has, and use what is dim for the light it gives, then all will go well. This is called Acting Naturally." Lao-Tsu, Tao Teh King
Posts: 3268 | Location: St Luke's Hospital, Bradford and Pinderfields Hospital, Wakefield | Registered: 14 December 2002
I agree with the findings that a lot of health information on the net can be misleading and even dangerous in some cases. There are exceptions and this site is certainly one of them.
Brenda B
Posts: 32 | Location: Whitley Bay | Registered: 11 September 2004
