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Quality Standards

  • NetWellness' quality principles were developed from established health on the internet quality criteria such as those of the Health Summit Working Group. We are endorsed by Health On the Net Foundation and adhere to its criteria, the HONcode principles.

  • To ensure quality, NetWellness Experts (health professions faculty and staff from the University of Cincinnati, Case Western Reserve University, and The Ohio State University) create and evaluate information published on NetWellness.

  • Our Experts contribute their time to NetWellness in an effort to serve the public and educate consumers.

  • NetWellness Experts periodically review NetWellness content. All information produced is date stamped with the latest revision date.

  • NetWellness user involvement is important - We listen to you, we care about your needs, and we respond to your needs in the best way we can.

  • To ensure integrity and purity NetWellness accepts financial support only through unrestricted sponsorships, grants, and gifts and does not accept advertising on the site.

NetWellness Principles

Credibility
Relies upon sources which are current, relevant and subject to peer review

Complementarity
Supports physician/patient relationship

Confidentiality
Committed to the preservation of the privacy of users

Content
Selects content that is accurate, complete, and relevant

Disclosure
Ensures that the purpose of the site is clear

Links
Evaluates links for credibility and content

Design
Provides easy-to-use navigation, access, and search capability

Responsiveness
Encourages feedback and communication with users