It's important to note that what you read on the internet isn't always true. Shocking, I know! With the information and advice posted on my blog, I encourage you all to take the information I relay to your doctor, respiratory therapist, social worker, etc. (This is CLEARLY stated at the top of my blog page as well as throughout each post)
When receiving a diagnosis as severe as Cystic Fibrosis, the mind is naturally curious. Technology has become our primary source of information, but with this, we must use caution. Doing a simple Google search can be beneficial when searching from credible sites such as CFF.org When looking for educational information, these tips can help:
What is the host site? (blogger.com, a school ".edu," etc)
Who is the author? (An educator, advocate, researcher, physician, student, etc)
How recent is the source? (As well all know, information regarding Cystic Fibrosis specifically changes constantly, information from 10 years ago may not be applicable today)
While the internet is indeed a great resource, it can be damaging at times. Below are a few CF websites that are reliable.
http://www.cff.org/
http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/health-topics/topics/cf/
http://kidshealth.org/teen/diseases_conditions/digestive/cystic_fibrosis.html
-B.
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