Accurate?
The information presented seems to be based on
sound, accepted medicine or science.
The sources for each topic are noted on the site.
Believable/Trustworthy?
Source of the information is clearly stated.
Sources are from published reports and/or health
care professionals with credentials.
Groups and/or individuals who support the site
(financially or otherwise) are clearly identified.
Site provides links to other sources of health
information.
Information on the site appears to be balanced.
Easy
to understand?
The information on the site is easy to understand.
The site explains any medical words or terms
that are unclear.
Articles on the site are well-written.
Easy
to use?
The site opens easily and downloads quickly on
the computer.
It is easy to navigate without getting lost.
It is easy to find the information on this site.
The site provides a table of contents or site
map to find information/sections.
Complete?
The site provides balanced information on all
the topics it covers.
Helpful,
especially for making health decisions?
The information given on this site helps users
understand treatment options.
The information given on this site helps users
make decisions about their health.
The information given on this site does not make
the user frightened.
The site gives users suggestions for "next steps."
Users can use the information from the site in
their daily life.
Interesting?
The information on this site is interesting.
This site is pleasing to view.
Up-to-Date?
The site provides dates that indicate when information
for each topic was created and last updated.
The dates for sources used on the site are easy
to find.
All sources used on this site are dated.
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