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3 Starting Points
Starting
your search on any health topic from one of the
following sites will help you find good quality
information on the internet.
MEDLINEplus
Searching in MedlinePlus will direct you to authoritative
health information which has been compiled and
evaluated by the staff at the National Library
of Medicine (NLM) and the National Institutes
of Health (NIH). The MedlinePlus site has an excellent
encyclopedia, you can search for drug information
and the interactive patient tutorials are definitely
worth a look.
MayoClinic.com
At the Mayo Clinic in the United States doctors
from every medical specialty work together to
care for patients. This joint effort is evident
on their searchable site that provides quality,
reliable health and medical information.
Health
Source - Consumer Edition
Health Source is a subscription database
(searchable, online, information resource) designed
as a one-stop access point to authoritative health
resources. This database is purchased by KPL for
the use of Kitchener residents. It contains a
goldmine of health information from health magazines,
medical journals and other reliable sources. You
can easily access this database from home, or
in the library using your KPL Library card.
Health
Topic Sheets
The
Healthlink staff have compiled a list of print,
video and online resources for some of the most
common health topics. Access the entire list by
clicking
here.
Evaluating Health Information on the
Internet
The
National Library of Medicine has put together
an list of criteria to follow to help you evaluate
health information on the internet. Click
here to view the list.
Remember: Consider the Source,
Be Skeptical, Ensure
the Information is Current, Beware
of Sales People, Check with your
Healthcare Provider. |
