Begin by watching this video created the Resource and Learning Center.
Medical Library Association: A User's Guide to Finding and Evaluating Health Information on the Web - Learn how to evaluate a website and also find a listing of top consumer health sites.
MedlinePlus: Evaluating Health Information - Developed by the National Library of Medicine, here you will find a wealth of information to help you decide if a site is reliable. Also look at:
National Cancer Institute: How to Find Cancer Resources You Can Trust - Here are some guidelines for determining whether or not a source is credible, as well as a short video from the Federal Trade Commission on cancer treatment scams.
Also in Spanish.
Weill Cornell Medicine, Samuel J. Wood Library: Sanke Oil to Social Media, Drug Advertising & Your Health - This site will provide an overview of drug advertising, highlights drug interactions and safety issues, and provides questions to consider when viewing medication advertisements.
Interactive Tutorials / Videos
MedlinePlus Interactive Tutorial: Evaluating Internet Health Information - This interactive video is from the Patient Education Institute. Using animated graphics, the tutorial explains the subject in easy-to-read language. You can also listen to the tutorial. Note: The tutorial requires a special Flash plug-in and you will be prompted to obtain a free download of the software before you start the tutorial.
Trust It or Trash It - This is a tool to help you think critically about the quality of health information.
May 2022