Tuesday, June 30, 2009

Americans Hit the Web for Health Info

A new report from the PEW Internet Project shows that 61% of American adults go online for health information. These "e-patients" are seeking information about health for themselves or for friends or relatives. And 2/3 of them talk to someone else about what they find online, most often a friend or spouse.Certainly young physicians and health administrators are aware of this sea change , but I