the online health info. bus.

[Peter Marshall <techdiff@ix.netcom.com>]

> > QuickLinks 131 - 4 November 1999
> 
>    Consumer protection
> >
> > * USA - Guidelines proposed over internet health services (BBC) Guidelines to
> > protect consumers from unreliable health advice and information on the
> > internet
> > are being drawn up by American medical firms. Two separate initiatives aim to
> > regulate advertising, content, sponsorship and privacy, following public
> > concern
> > over the accuracy of information available on web sites and how they use
> > personal data collected from consumers.
> > http://www.qlinks.net/items/qlitem5360.htm
> >
> > * USA - Web Doctors Push for Ethics (Wired) The heads of several medical Web
> > sites are working to develop ethical guidelines designed to protect both
> > consumers and the commercial interests of the online health industry.
> > http://www.wired.com/news/print/0,1294,32281,00.html
> 

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