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It is important to know how to evaluate the relevancy of health information. Use the resources below for tips on how to find reliable, accurate, and current health information online.
Evaluating Online Health Information
Access information from organizations such as MedlinePlus and the NIH.
- Evaluating Health Information: MedlinePlusInformation from the National Library of Medicine on how to decide if health information found online is reliable and current.
- Evaluating Internet Health Information: A Tutorial From the National Library of MedicineThis tutorial from the NIH shows you how to evaluate health information you find online.
- Finding and Evaluating Online Resources: NIHGuide from the National Institutes of Health outlining things to consider when evaluating health information online.
- MLA: For Health Consumers and PatientsResources for health consumers from the Medical Library Association. Includes sections for finding and evaluating health information online, and MLA recommended health information websites.