How do Consumers Search for and Appraise Information on Medicines on the Internet? A Qualitative Study Using Focus Groups
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2003-12-19
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| Authors: | Peterson, Geraldine ; Aslani, Parisa ; Williams, Kylie A |
| Publisher: |
Gunther Eysenbach; Centre for Global eHealth Innovation, Toronto, Canada |
| Subject: | Original Paper | Medicines | drugs | information | Internet | consumers | focus groups | qualitative research |
| Type of publication: | Other |
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| Language: | English |
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| Other identifiers: | 10.2196/jmir.5.4.e33 [DOI] |
| Source: | BASE |
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