Judge: web sites for health - consumer guidelines - how to judge

	2.0 How to judge:

		2.1 Trust and reputation 2.2 Who produced the site 2.3 Purpose of the site 2.4 Funding sources 2.5 Date 2.6 How the information is written 2.7 Descriptions of conditions and treatments 2.8 Medical research 2.9 Personal experiences 2.10 Foreign sites 2.11 Communication 2.12 Links 2.13 Disclaimers 2.14 Kitemarks 2.15 Design 2.16 Interactive facilities 2.17 Other quality guidelines

2.3 Purpose of the site

The site should be clear and honest about its purpose. This enables you to assess any potential bias in the information provided.

Who are the intended audience?

How was the site was developed?
(a) Were health consumers involved, and how?

Look in sections such as 'About us' or 'Mission' for this information.

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