Abstract
Internet use is now part of our daily routine, with nearly 3 billion people around the world having access in 2014, according to the International Telecommunications Union.1 In Canada, 83% of Canadians used the Internet in 2012, and searching for medical and health-related information was an activity recorded by 70% of Canadians in 2010.2,3 As a result, accessing health information has never been easier, and not surprisingly, with the information found on the Internet, many patients challenge their health professionals on matters related to the patients’ medical conditions and drugs they are taking. However, as anyone can easily set up a website, there are many biased and nonvalidated electronic information sources that may not properly inform patients or caregivers.4 Recognizing trustworthy sites of information becomes crucial for an evidence-based approach to health care.
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