Health Information Evaluation on the Internet

“There are websites on nearly every health topic,
and many have no rules for overseeing
the quality of the information provided”.1

Umbrella

What may the Health Information Evaluation on the Internet Umbrella include?

Depending on the Source (DotS) this Umbrella may include:

  • Health Information on the Internet/Web/World Wide Web
  • Internet Health Information
  • Online Health Information

Cancer Information

How may cancer information websites be evaluated?

In How To Find Cancer Resources You Can Trust: How To Find Trustworthy Websites the (United States) National Cancer Institute elaborate on:

“There are so many websites with cancer information that it can be hard to know which ones to trust. Credible sources of cancer and other health information should make it easy for people to learn who is posting the content. They should make clear the original source of the information, along with the expert credentials of the people who prepare or review the online material.

Ask the following questions to decide if health information online is credible:

  • Who manages this information?…
  • What are the letters at the end of the web address?…
  • Who is paying for the project, and what is their purpose?…
  • What is the original source of the information that they have posted?…
  • How is information reviewed before it gets posted?…
  • How current is the information?…
  • If they are asking for personal information, how will they use that information and how will they protect your privacy?…”.2

Health Care Provider

What if I would like to find out what health information on the Internet is applicable to me?

If you would like to find out what health information on the Internet is applicable to you, it may be in your best interest to choose to talk to your health care provider about this.

In How To Find Reliable Health Information Online: Trust Yourself and Talk With Your Doctor the (United States) National Institute of Aging elaborate on:

Health Information Evaluation on the Internet“Use your good judgment when gathering health information online. There are websites on nearly every health topic, and many have no rules for overseeing the quality of the information provided. Use the information you find online as one tool to become more informed. Don’t count on any one website and check your sources. Discuss what you find with your doctor before making any changes to your health care”.3

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  1. How To Find Reliable Health Information Online: Trust Yourself and Talk With Your Doctor. Content Reviewed 12 January 2023. National Institute of Aging https://www.nia.nih.gov/health/how-find-reliable-health-information-online Accessed: 11 April 2025
  2. How To Find Cancer Resources You Can Trust: How To Find Trustworthy Websites You Visit. Updated: 12 June 2023. National Cancer Institute https://www.cancer.gov/about-cancer/managing-care/using-trusted-resources Accessed: 11 April 2025
  3. How To Find Reliable Health Information Online: Trust Yourself and Talk With Your Doctor. Content Reviewed 12 January 2023. National Institute of Aging https://www.nia.nih.gov/health/how-find-reliable-health-information-online Accessed: 11 April 2025
Topic Last Updated: 11 April 2025 – Topic Last Reviewed: 11 April 2025

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