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Medical Advice on the Internet
Although the Internet is a valuable tool for researching medical issues, it should never be a substitute for professional medical advice. Your doctor has years of education, knowledge and experience to give you the right advice that applies to your situation. Search the Healthwise Library online encyclopedia for information on disease management, medical terms, medications and more. The site is recommended by South Shore Medical Center.
Healthwise® Library
An internet site recommended by South Shore Medical Center is Healthwise. The Healthwise Knowledgebase can be used to research health questions important to you and your family. There are 8,000 evidence-based topics
on health conditions, medical tests, procedures, medications, and everyday health and wellness issues based on the most reliable, up-to-date medical research.
Healthwise works directly with leading medical specialists to fine-tune the accuracy and currency of each topic, and is accredited by URAC. You can visit the Healthwise Knowledgebase on our web site. The Healthwise® Knowledgebase can also be accessed on a computer in the Surgery waiting room at our Norwell site.