Cork University Hospital, Wilton, Co Cork, Ireland
Research Article
Total Thyroidectomy and the Readability and Reliability of Information on the World Wide Web
Author(s): McCarthy A* and Redmond HP
Introduction: Thyroidectomy is a complex procedure with significant risks and life long consequences. As a result of its complexity, many patients use the internet as a ‘quasi-second opinion’ to gain more information about the procedure. Thus, information on the internet regarding thyroidectomy should be high quality and easy to read. Our aim is to assess the quality and readability of healthcare information regarding total thyroidectomy on the internet.
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