Start with the source
Look for the organization responsible for a page, its intended audience and links to the evidence behind its claims. A familiar design or confident tone cannot tell you whether a statement is well supported.
Look for the limits
Does the article explain who the information applies to? Does it separate what is known from what remains uncertain? Be careful about treating a general description as an answer for your individual circumstances.
Check the date and the setting
A page can describe a different country’s healthcare system. Telephone numbers, access to services and medicine names may differ. Older material can be valuable as history without being a suitable guide to today’s care.
Bring the link
If an article raises a question about your treatment, keep its link and discuss the question with your healthcare professional. A useful opening is: “I read this, and I am not sure whether it applies to me.”
Next, prepare for your next appointment, or return to all understanding care guides.