Being well informed is becoming more of an ordeal in a world with so much false information in it. I am not referrng exclusively to the combination words “fake news” - which has become very popular with the rise of president Donald J. Trump to power -; misleading information can be found everywhere, even on medical reports and findings. This is a very important area in civilian life becuase it deals with our well-being quite literally; and if our health is compromised, it’s repercussions affect other aspects of our lives as well. The availability of eHealth to more and more people makes it easier for them to seek medical attention when needed, but we often encounter the question of where to look.
The right information and the right physician are out there in the web; but sometimes we may be too desperate to tell apart a well-known doctor in the field from Jerry, who just knows way too much about methamphetamines. Most - if not all - the time, this distinction is crucial when reaching a conclusion about the current state of our health; and it also determines how much your doctor is going to judge you when you tell them about your findings. For instance, I try to avoid sites that have a “.com” domain and wikis. It’s because ‘com’ is short for “commercial” and wikis are websites in which literally anyone can publish anything without limitations whatsoever. I don’t know about you, but I don’t want the medical information I need to be associated with those activities. Some of the most trustworthy sites have a “.org” or “.edu” domain - which stand for ‘organization’ and ‘education’, respectively - because it shows they have a designated purpose.
When you get to one of these sites, look for a name. It could be the the person running the website, the editing chief, the head doctor; you name it. The important thing is that this person must be researchable. You must be able to find this person on some other site or article besides the one you are already on. It adds to their credibility. Once you have identified this person, search for a copyright logo somewhere or search for the site itself in terms of reliability and looks for review. If the site in question seems legit to you, search for the same information elsewhere and compare it. Is it too different, too similar? You will never be too sure. At any rate, it is never too over-the-top to exercise your critical thinking skills; and remember that you can never be too informed
The right information and the right physician are out there in the web; but sometimes we may be too desperate to tell apart a well-known doctor in the field from Jerry, who just knows way too much about methamphetamines. Most - if not all - the time, this distinction is crucial when reaching a conclusion about the current state of our health; and it also determines how much your doctor is going to judge you when you tell them about your findings. For instance, I try to avoid sites that have a “.com” domain and wikis. It’s because ‘com’ is short for “commercial” and wikis are websites in which literally anyone can publish anything without limitations whatsoever. I don’t know about you, but I don’t want the medical information I need to be associated with those activities. Some of the most trustworthy sites have a “.org” or “.edu” domain - which stand for ‘organization’ and ‘education’, respectively - because it shows they have a designated purpose.
When you get to one of these sites, look for a name. It could be the the person running the website, the editing chief, the head doctor; you name it. The important thing is that this person must be researchable. You must be able to find this person on some other site or article besides the one you are already on. It adds to their credibility. Once you have identified this person, search for a copyright logo somewhere or search for the site itself in terms of reliability and looks for review. If the site in question seems legit to you, search for the same information elsewhere and compare it. Is it too different, too similar? You will never be too sure. At any rate, it is never too over-the-top to exercise your critical thinking skills; and remember that you can never be too informed
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