Internet Disseminated Medical Information: An Investigation of Three Regulatory Policy Tools
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2008-12-12T17:06:41Z
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May, Kyle P.
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The advent of the Internet has been an information revolution that continues to have far reaching impacts on twenty-first century medical information consumers. Unlimited access to medical information may generally be considered a positive outcome of the Internet. However, when the information provided to users comes from questionable sources, provides intentionally or unintentionally inaccurate data or is otherwise tainted in its nature, questions arise over whether this type of medical information should be regulated. This work focused on three regulatory policy tools currently used to monitor Internet disseminated medical information, prohibition, information provision, and certification.
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Internet, Medical, Certification, Regulation, Policy, Prohibition