However, that's exactly what a savvy surfer should do. A host of sites provides health information from respected clinical experts or from complete frauds. Since there's no good central directory of Web information, decide specifically what you want to find before you go online to avoid wasting costly download time.
Question Be a critic when browsing health information sites.
Question not only the content, but also the way the site works, who put it there and why they invested time and money for you to see it. Purpose Look to see if the site clearly states its purpose. Freshness Clinical material should be dated, and sources noted where appropriate. Studies are ongoing, so don't rush to implement the latest findings in case further research contradicts early findings. Remember that e-mail isn't secure, so watch what kind of personal information you send.