STATISTICS

"An estimated 33% of online service interactions between physicians and members, preempt a visit to a physicians office."
 -eDocAmerica, 2003

"During the year 2000, only 31.2% of all visits to hospital emergency departments were considered urgent."
-Center for Disease Control, 09/02

According to a recent survey undertaken by members of a web-based health decision support provider, this service has the following benefits:

• Improved communication with my doctor
• Helped me with my medication use
• Helped me understand my symptoms and condition
• Helped me seek treatment for a previously unrecognized problem
• Helped me seek preventive care
• Resulted in less need for medical attention
• Lowered annual doctor visits

WorldDoc Net News, 04/02

Percentage of American adults who trust these sources for health and medical information:

• 61% - Doctors
• 35% - Nurses
• 26% - Internet

-USA Today 10/02

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