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Connecting to Health Information: Welcome!

Learning Objectives for this Library Live session:

Today you will learn...

How to find reliable health information resources online.
How to evaluate the quality of online health information.
How to use MedlinePlus as a source and gateway to good quality health information.
How to find information on specific health conditions.
How to find information about healthy lifestyle choices.

The URL for this Libguide is:
http://libguides.library.kent.edu/healthinformation

Spotlight on MedlinePlus

Today's session will focus on the use of MedlinePlus to help you find reliable health information.

Where to Learn More

Evaluating Internet Health Information
Tutorial from the National Library of Medicine.
User's Guide to Finding and Evaluating Health Information on the Web
Produced by the Medical Library Association.
Evaluating Health Information
MedlinePlus topic page includes links to finding health information on specific conditions.
Understanding Medical Words
Tutorial from the National Library of Medicine.
What Did My Doctor Say?
Tool for patients for understanding "medspeak." From the Medical Library Association.

Ask Your Healthcare Provider Questions!

Ask these three simple questions in every healthcare interaction!
What is my main problem?
What do I need to do?
Why is it important for me to do this?

From the National Patient Safety Foundation
Questions Are the Answer
You can improve your care and the care of your loved ones by taking an active role in your health care. Ask questions. Understand your condition. Evaluate your options.
Build Your Question List
Create a personalized list of questions that you can take with you when you visit your healthcare provider.

From the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality

Last Updated: Sep 15, 2021 9:55 AM
URL: https://libguides.library.kent.edu/healthinformation
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Subjects: Consumer Health