Metcalf M P, Tanner T B, Coulehan M B
University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, USA.
Caring. 2001 May;20(5):42-4.
Why do Americans look for health information on the Internet? There are several reasons, but convenience is paramount. Users can access Internet health information at any time. In addition, the information retrieved online is often more detailed than what harried physicians and health care workers can provide. The Internet also offers a means to get a "second opinion" without the hassles of a referral, and can provide a way to communicate with others in similar situations or with similar problems.
为什么美国人在互联网上寻找健康信息？有几个原因，但便利性是最重要的。用户可以随时访问互联网上的健康信息。此外，在线检索到的信息通常比忙碌的医生和医护人员所能提供的更为详细。互联网还提供了一种无需转诊麻烦就能获得“第二种意见”的方式，并且可以提供一种与处于类似情况或有类似问题的其他人进行交流的途径。
