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Canadian Dermatology Nurses Conference:
Dermatology Nursing in the 21st Century
Locating and evaluating health information on the Web
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What information is provided?

Accuracy

  • is the validity of the information explained and are data and conclusions presented?

Hierarchy of evidence

  • is the research sound? Does it represent the opinion of experts? Does the study have a framework? What are the results and conclusions, etc.

Disclaimer

  • Are the limitations, purpose, scope, authority and currency of information described?
  • Is the information presented as general health information or as medical advice?

Omissions noted

  • is the presentation balanced? Are claims substantiated and omissions noted?
  
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