How do you know if a site is really providing reliable health information?
Start by looking for the Health On The Net or HON symbol.
HON has been created to improve the quality of information for both patients and medical professionals by allowing quick access to the most relevant and up-to-date health and medical web sites.
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HONcode is the oldest and the most used ethical and trustworthy code for medical and health related information available on Internet. The HONcode is designed for two target audiences: the general public and the web publisher, actively involving the site owner in the process of certification. |
The HON Foundation is a Non-Governmental Organization, internationally known for its work in the field of health information ethics. The HONcode recognizes a site for its ethical conduct.
To search for a health related site that meets the HON web site criteria, visit http://www.healthonnet.org