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Many consumers are finding they can access medical information at the click of a mouse. Just a few years ago, this information was only available to doctors. This phenomenon can transform the health-care system. Used correctly, the Internet is a marvelous tool, but the Web is also plagued with misleading information. Last year, U.S. health authorities set up guidelines to help consumers evaluate on-line medical information.