Topic 5 Digital Health literacy
Health information from credible online sources using the Internet
How to use the Internet for health-related issues:
- As an information source for symptoms, treatment medications side effects
- As a tool to find health care providers
- As a way to create and maintain a social network that can support you with health problems
Be careful which websites or mobile applications you use. There is a lot of information provided on the Internet, which may not be reliable
Try to use credible research from valid and trusted sources such as: niversities, government institutions, or other scientific organizations (WHO, ECDC, CDC, National public health organizations)
Always ask your doctor’s point of view. The Internet cannot replace your doctor, it should be supplementary
