ACCESSING DRUG INFO SOURCES Flashcards
“_____ has created an organization that we believe fulfills the promise of health information on the Internet. We provide credible information, supportive communities, and in-depth reference material about health subjects that matter to you. We are a source for original and timely health information as well as material from well known content providers.”
WebMD
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is the primary agency of the United States government responsible for biomedical and public health research. The NIH conducts its own scientific research through its Intramural Research Program (IRP) and provides major biomedical research funding to non-NIH research facilities through its Extramural Research Program. – nih.gov
NIH
“an online, healthcare media publishing company. We provide easy-to-read, in-depth, authoritative medical information for consumers via its robust, user-friendly, interactive website. WebMD acquired MedicineNet in 2004. Since that time MedicineNet has continued to operate with the original vision of fulfilling the integral role of educator, with its own peer-reviewed editorial policy and network of U.S board-certified physicians.”
MedicineNet
is a nonprofit organization committed to clinical practice, education and research, providing expert, whole- person care to everyone who needs healing.
Mayo Clinic
is the largest, most widely visited, independent medicine information website available on the Internet. Our aim is to be the Internet’s most trusted resource for drug and related health information. We will achieve this aim by presenting independent, objective, comprehensive and up-to-date information in a clear and concise format for both consumers and healthcare professionals.
Drugs.com
is a website providing access to medical information for clinicians; the organization also provides continuing education for physicians and health professionals. It references medical journal articles, CME (Continuing Medical Education), a version of the National Library of Medicine’s MEDLINE database, medical news, and drug information (Medscape Drug Reference, or MDR).
Medscape
is an online medical resource dedicated to offering detailed and current pharmaceutical information on brand and generic drugs. Founded by pharmacists in 1995, RxList is the premier Internet Drug Index resource.
Acquired by WebMD in 2004, our knowledgeable staff at RxList continuously reviews and updates the site with articles written by pharmacists and physicians and data provided by credible and reliable sources like the FDA, Cerner Multum, and First Databank, Inc. to ensure the most accurate and beneficial information is provided.
RxList
was founded in 1999 as YourDoctor.com, by endocrine specialist James Norman. In 2006, the company was re-launched as Healthline Networks.
Healthline
is a unique source of medical, health and wellness information created by you, our users. Not found anywhere else, this exclusive content offers guidance and support through our members’ personal experiences and evidence-based information. At MedHelp, you have the opportunity to view, browse, ask questions, get answers, and connect with our millions of users within our hundreds of friendly user communities.”
MedHelp
RightHealth.com was made famous as the ground-breaking vertical search engine developed by Kosmix. In its original form, the website had an extremely wide scope, covering every conceivable health topic by coupling expert opinions with content generated on-the-fly.
RightHealth
IMPORTANT QUALITY CRITERIA FOR HEALTH-RELATED WEBSITES
- TRANSPARENCY & HONESTY
- TRANSPARENCY OF PROVIDER OF SITE, PURPOSE, & OBJECTIVE OF SITE
- TARGET AUDIENCE IS CLEARLY DEFINED
- TRANSPARENCY OF ALL SOURCES OF FUNDING
- AUTHORITY
- CLEAR STATEMENT OF SOURCES FOR ALL INFORMATION& DATE OF PUBLICATION
IMPORTANT QUALITY CRITERIA FOR HEALTH-RELATED WEBSITES
- PRIVACY AND DATA PROTECTION POLICIES
- CLEAR & REGULAR UPDATING OF INFORMATION WITH DATE CLEARLY DISPLAYED
- ACCOUNTABILITY OF FOR INFORMATION
- PROCESS FOR USER FEEDBACK & APPROPRIATE OVERSIGHT RESPONSIBILITY
- EDITORIAL POLICY HAS CLEAR STATEMENT ON PROCESS AND FOR SELECTION OF CONTENT
- GUIDELINES ON ACCESSIBILITY, SEARCHABILITY, AND READABILITY
