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Study shows internet medical advice for children unreliable. |
Use of the internet by parents wishing to find health advice for their children is widespread. However, a study that assessed the reliability of medical evidence on the internet has shown that there is a considerable variation in the quality of the advice given.
The study assessed the first 100 websites found on Google.co.uk in relation to 5 common paediatric health questions. Governmental websites gave 100% factually correct advice whereas other types of sites such as company sites, websites of special interest groups, or sites run by individuals were far more variable.
Link to paper in Archives of Disease in Childhood. |
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