Should such health care information be readily available on the Internet?
by shannon cottle
1. Internet
1.1. Is widely accessible to almost anyone anywhere
1.1.1. People living remotely from health care can access information
1.2. Is widely accessible to almost anyone anywhere
1.2.1. Content can be inappropriate and misleading
1.2.2. Children can access information that may not be age appropriate
2. Cybercondria
2.1. Positive information found may ease stress and anxiety
2.2. Negative information will fuel Cybecondria
2.3. Hightened anxiety levels from researched information will add to existing issue/illness
3. Self Diagnosis
3.1. Chance of misdiagnosis
3.1.1. Cause unnecessary Stress