Respiratory Care: Web site Evaluation

Teaches how to evaluate health information found on the Web; 16 minutes; from Medline Plus

Information on website evaluation located at MedlinePlus

The HON Foundation is a non-governmental organization, internationally known for its pioneering work in the field of health information ethics, notably for the establishment of its code of ethical conduct, the HONcode. HONcode is the oldest and the most used ethical and trustworthy code for medical and health related information available on Internet.

Look of the HONcode seal on health websites.

8 principles which websites must meet in order to become HON certified

Your Guide to Quackery, Health Fraud, and Intelligent Decisions; Operated by Stephen Barrett, M.D.

An independent, nonprofit organization; well-known as a leader in promoting health care quality; look for their symbol on health websites.

A User's Guide to Finding and Evaluating Health Information on the Web; from the Medical Library Association

Professional organization for those in respiratory careers

Provides information on job traing, employment outlook, nature of work, etc.

Links to board information for all states

Information on respiratory diseases, treatments, current health news, etc. Excellent website for basic knowledge and for patient information.

This site contains information on state licensure, examinations, etc.

More career information

This site includes law, rules, and regulations, licensing requirements, etc. for respiartory therapists

Discusses job tasks and skills, technology knowledge needs, tools used, etc. Very informative