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Is the web bad for your health?

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Title: Is the web bad for your health?
Authors: Grimes, Brad, Stuart, Peter J.
Source: PCWorld. Feb2000, Vol. 18 Issue 2, p167. 8p. 10 Color Photographs, 1 Chart.
Subjects: Health, Nutrition, Physical fitness, Public health, Computer network resources
Abstract: Offers a look at health-related Web sites on the Internet. The belief that Web sites should be used to gather information to ask a doctor about; Concern regarding quality of information and that patients may attempt to treat themselves; Respected resources; Caution regarding purchasing prescriptions online; Recommendations for using Internet health resources. INSET: Prescription for Trouble, by Glenn McDonald.
Database: Engineering Source
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Abstract:Offers a look at health-related Web sites on the Internet. The belief that Web sites should be used to gather information to ask a doctor about; Concern regarding quality of information and that patients may attempt to treat themselves; Respected resources; Caution regarding purchasing prescriptions online; Recommendations for using Internet health resources. INSET: Prescription for Trouble, by Glenn McDonald.
ISSN:07378939