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NURS342 NURSING INFORMATICS

Week 2 Assignment  

Website Evaluation

What should you look for when evaluating the quality of health information on Web sites? Here are some suggestions based on our experience:

Consider the source: Use recognized authorities.

Focus on quality: All Web sites are not created equal.

Be a cyberskeptic: Quackery abounds on the Web.

Look for the evidence: Rely on medical research, not opinion.

Check for currency: Look for the latest information.

Beware of bias: What is the purpose? Who is providing the funding? Who pays for the site?

Protect your privacy: Health information should be confidential. Does the site have a privacy policy and tell you what information they collect?

Consult with your health professional: Patient/provider partnerships lead to the best medical decisions.

Download the MedlinePlus Guide to Healthy Web Surfing to view a more detailed guide to evaluating websites. In Discussion 2.1, you were asked to view a tutorial designed to teach you how to evaluate the health information that you find on the Web. Once you view this document and the tutorial, download the Website Evaluation Template to evaluate three websites on your own. These websites will be used in your final presentation. Upload the template as your submission.