Posted by Linda on January 29, 1998 at 16:59:30:
In Reply to: Re: Topic 2 posted by Roni on January 29, 1998 at 16:50:04:
: : : : Since you are all health care information consumers yourself, how do you usually find out about health care information you need to know. What do you think about the different information modes of receiving health care consumer information? What's your favorite and least favorite methods?
: : : My favorite method of receiving healh care information is by word of mouth. I like to hear of other peoples experiences beforeI try something myself. While this method may not be the most accurate way to get information, I take that into consideration. Currently I am looking for a nursing home for my Grandmother and I value the judgement of other nurses that I associate with. I also respect their opinions of various medical procedures my father may be considering.
: : While co-workers can be biased one way or another, with so many of us out there it's a good way to hear about different facilities, physicians, etc and then use your best judgement.
Yes in indeed the more we hear the better it help us in the long run
: I agree. Also sometimes health care colleagues see things that the lay person would never consider.