Dos and don’ts for patients who consult Dr. Google Dos and don’ts for patients who consult Dr. Google

Dos and don’ts for patients who consult Dr. Google

A Blog Post from Kevin Pho M.D.

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Dr. Kevin Pho offers consumers and patients some personal advice on how best to present your personal research to a doctor trying to assit you with your ailments. In short, an informed patient is absolutely a good thing to be, but be willing to listen to your doctor since they are observing the uniqueness of the situation of being exactly you.

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Health Literacy Online

A Guide for Simplifying the User Experience

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From the Health Literacy Online website: Health Literacy Online is about broadening access to user-friendly health information and services on the web. This research-based guide discusses why and how to design health websites and other digital health information tools for all users, including the millions of Americans who don’t have strong reading or health literacy skills—as well...

Health Outreach Starter Kit

For Newly Funded Health Centers and New Access Point Grantees

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From the Health Outreach Partners website: Health Outreach Partners (HOP) is an organization that values all people and strives to make health access a reality for all. We recognize the capacity...

Understanding Mobile Apps

Mobile App education from the Federal Trade Commission

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From the Federal Trade Commission website: If you have a smart phone or other mobile device, you probably use apps – to play games, get turn-by-turn directions, access news, books, weather,...
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