The quality of surgical information on the Internet
McKinley, J.; Cattermole, H.; Oliver, C.W.
Journal of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh 44(4): 265-268
1999
ISSN/ISBN: 0035-8835 PMID: 10453151 Document Number: 500144
The quality of surgical information on the Internet is variable. Content variation limits the use of the Internet as a reliable and safe information source both for both health professionals and patients. Medical information is a particularly sensitive area. Incorrect or misleading information may lead to potentially dangerous health behaviour, patients reading information intended for health professionals may misunderstand information or may get wrong expectations regarding treatment options.