APPLICATIONS AND COMPETENCIES
1.The fact that only slightly more than half the people who have found health information on the web discussed the information with their healthcare provider is somewhat disturbing. Discuss the following statements:
a. Patients are leery of discussing information with their healthcare providers versus just listening to advice.
b. Patients are afraid to take a more participatory approach to their healthcare.
c. Reluctance to discuss information found on the web affects an individual’s decision to follow the provider’s treatment plan.
2.You are the nurse in a surgical center. A patient arrives with a printout of the complications of the surgery for which he or she is scheduled. Additionally, the information advocates alternative treatments. Discuss how you can work with this patient.
3.Find a high-quality web-based support group for a client with a condition of your choice and outline how you would teach the client about this site.
4.You are a nurse practitioner. The clinic where you are working wants to institute providing an online support group. What things would you want to consider?
5.Evaluate two health websites using a search engine. Score the website using the rubric. What were the strengths and limitations? Discuss your findings.