“When faced with the possibility of an upcoming medical procedure, you want to have all sources of information available to you. If you are like 61% of American adults, that means you’ll look online for health information, according to a 2009 report by the Pew Internet & American Life Project.
Let’s say you’re searching for information on spinal taps. You’ll likely find lots of content on the ‘net—procedure risks, how it’s performed, why it’s performed, and how it might feel. (You’ll also likely find many results for the fictional British rock group “Spinal Tap,” which is hardly helpful.) Sifting through a plethora of search results isn’t easy, especially if you’re looking for something in particular.”
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Cynthia Johnson, HealthLeaders Media, 27 January 2010
