EVMS C.A.R.E.S.
Through
the Brickell Library Outreach Initiative, EVMS librarians have provided
the region’s public librarians and the public with free training on
how to access health information. In the past five years, 1,000
people have attended EVMS classes at Hampton Roads public libraries,
senior centers and health fairs on how to find health information.
When looking for health information on the Internet, EVMS librarians
recommend that you always ask yourself: Is the Web site …
Current?
How often is information updated?
Has it been updated recently?
Is outdated information purged?
Accurate?
Does the website sell or persuade / educate or inform?
Are there advertisements and testimonials?
Is it easy to find specific information?
Reliable?
How are privacy issues handled?
Is there a help button?
Is there a tutorial available?
Who sponsors the site? Generally ...
.gov
= government
.edu = educational institution
.org = nonprofit organization
.com = commercial company
.net = network
Evidence-based?
Is the data that underlies the
conclusions presented?
Were established research standards used?
Is there an appropriate disclaimer?
Shared with your Doctor?
What does my doctor think of the information?
Developed by Ruth M. Smith, MLIS,
Outreach Services Coordinator
Edward E. Brickell Medical Sciences Library, Eastern Virginia Medical
School
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