The INFORMATION PRESCRIPTION: Internists to Write Patients Prescriptions for Information
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Source: National Library of Medicine Internists to Write Patients Prescriptions for Information
A new and innovative project from NLM. Great marketing, too! This is a win/win for all parties -- most importantly, patients. From the announcement, "ACP's [American College of Physicians] 115,000 internist members will be encouraged to 'prescribe' information for their patients from MedlinePlus using a special 'prescription pad' during office visits. 'Physicians have always known that an informed patient who takes an active role is a 'better' patient,' noted NLM Director Donald A.B. Lindberg, MD. 'We believe that both patients and their doctors will welcome this additional medical tool -- good medical information -- in their continuing efforts to provide good health care.' Traditionally, physicians have supplemented discussion of a diagnosis or condition in the office with brochures that are rarely tailored to each patient's special needs. Today, the majority of U.S. adults online -- 80 percent -- use the Internet to find health information, and most say it helps them get better health care, according to a study by the Pew Internet and American Life Project. Dr. Addington pointed out that health content on the Net ranges from clinical research to pharmaceutical product sales promotions, to endorsements of herbal and mineral supplements and everything in between. 'It's not easy to determine the credibility or validity of online health information,' he said." See Also: Learn About the Weekly MEDLINEPlus E-Mail Announcement List
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