Websites for Health and Wellness

Dr. Ruthy Watson

What are some of the advantages of getting health information from

the Internet?

•Easy access

•Global resources

•Variety of perspectives

•Comprehensive information

What are some possible downsides of getting health information

online?•Inaccurate information

•Too much information

•Self-diagnosis

•Health professional conflicts

Advancements in technology

For Professionals

Electronic Medical Records

GPS

Web-based meetings/conferences

How are health professionals using this technology?

Advancements in technology

For Consumers/Patients

Cell phones

Laptop computers

How are consumers using this technology?

Websites for Women’s Health

• http://www.womenshealth.gov/

• http://women.webmd.com/

• http://www.cdc.gov/Women/

Websites for Childrens Health

• http://www.who.int/topics/child_health/en/

• http://www.nichd.nih.gov/

• http://www.nyhealth.gov/nysdoh/chplus/

Websites for Men’s Health

• http://www.cdc.gov/men/

• http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/menshealth.html

• http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/mens-health/MY00394

Websites for Health professionals and

researchers

• http://jmh.sagepub.com/

• http://www.nimh.nih.gov/index.shtml

• http://my.americanheart.org/professional/

How do we advise our clients and patients regarding:

•Where to find health information on the Internet?

•How to use information from the Internet?

•Approaching their doctor with information found online?

How do we advise our colleagues:

•Who are faced with patients that want to compare advice that has been found on the internet to the advice from their provider?

Thank you! Be healthy, Be well!

Dr. Watson