Solutions for these Risks

As I have already mentioned, getting your information off the web can be very risky especially when dealing with your health. However, if you still want to obtain information off the web that is ok and could be the first step to addressing a medical issue. Thorough research, reviewing reputable websites can be beneficial in self-diagnosing a health issue. But something that would be recommended and beneficial would be to go to the doctor or medical professional after you’ve done your research. This way, when you go to ask questions or review your medical issue you get the answers that you want and need instead of your visit taking a longer time and not getting the answers that would tackle your ailment. This could be helpful because it could take time off spent in the doctor’s office because you don’t need to wait for the doctor to diagnose something, you just need to verify that you are doing the best treatment for your ailment and get a prescription if required.

If you absolutely can’t make it in to talk to your doctor, another option is to look up a specific doctor on the web and use information off of her/his web site. This way you will know that the information is accurate because the person who put it up is a certified expert. But the best way to know that you are getting the information that you need is to go to the doctor and talk to him/her about your issues and get them professionally addressed. Even if you go to a walk in clinic, it could work just as well.

Perhaps for a minimal fee people would be willing to pay for certified health advice. The site would be “authorized” and fully credited. The site would have a “seal of approval” which would be easily recognized as containing accurate and certified health information. The government could have a role or medical specialized team would certify these sites. This would mean people would know that what they are reviewing is correct, expert, accurate information. But the question of whether the individual can diagnose their issue or illness may still be a question and may require further medical advice. For further medical advice an appointment with a medical authority would be required.