Wednesday, December 03, 2008

E-patients

About 80% of internet users go online for health information. Surprisingly, E-patients who feel they have serious health problems are more likely to go online in search of health information. For example, 75% of e-patients with chronic conditions reported their last health-related search affected a decision about how to treat an illnes or condition.
Source: Pew Internet & American Life Project

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