title: The quality of information on the World Wide Web.
abstract: How can a healthcare provider or patient evaluate the quality of information available on the Internet? The credibility and interests of the host should be considered and a filter that screens sites might help. In the end, however, there is no substitute for the experience of a qualified practitioner.
authors.affiliation: Division of Medical Informatics & Outcomes Research, Oregon Health Sciences University, Portland, USA.
authors.forename: W
authors.initials: W
authors.lastname: Hersh
mesh_terms: D003813:Dentistry; D007255:Information Services / Q000592:standards*; D020407:Internet / Q000592:standards*; D011786:Quality Control