...Sam Sheps; David Birnbaum; Paulette S. Reid; Elizabeth M. Borycki Purpose This paper seeks to provide a narrative review of some of the factors that influence healthcare consumers' information seeking involving healthcare associated infections (HAI) on the internet. Design/methodology/approach...

... was appropriate, and allowed them to make an informed decision. Suggests the use of written information sheets and Internet Web sites to supplement the provision of information to patients. These modalities will allow patients to access as much information as they desire, while avoiding any potential anxiety due...

... for the blind. © MCB UP Limited 2002 Internet Health care Surveys Electronic resources are an important aspect of our life. Accessing the Internet is a convenient means of obtaining medical and health information for both the well and sick (McLellan, 1998). In the USA going online to find...

...Alison Cooke This article examines some of the problems associated with health and medical information available via the Internet. An overview is provided of gateway services that seek to provide access to high quality materials. Quality principles for health and medical Internet‐based materials...