Physicians Now Dispensing “Information Prescriptions”

stevenj writes “I suppose I couldn’t help but wonder where librarians are in this equation – left out as usual. The Philadelphia Inquirer (7/26) reports that to help patients improve their health care physicians are now giving out – on paper that resembles prescription pads – the URLs of web sites that patients can refer to for more information on their illnesses or for advice on how to stay healthy. Are librarians at all involved in helping the physicians or patients get to the best web resources? Perhaps, but there’s no mention of it here. Read more at the Phildadelphia Inquirer“.

July 26, 2004 by Uncategorized 3

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  1. staceyk says:
    July 27, 2004 at 2:44 am

    Info Rx
    I didn’t register to read the article mentioned, but the summary sounds like the Information Rx Program. The National Library of Medicine was involved with this project. See

    http://foundation.acponline.org/healthcom/info_rx. htm

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  2. leeb says:
    July 27, 2004 at 4:32 am

    Internet is more convenient?
    Another example where the library is not the only player in the information business. We can no longer assume or expect people to (exclusively) use the library to satisfy their information needs. Often, the relevant book is out on loan or is not available. For many people, the internet is a more convenient option.

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  3. Mal Y Clypse says:
    July 27, 2004 at 7:59 pm

    Re:Internet is more convenient?
    You forgot another reason. You would kick me out for visiting with less then pants.

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