Health 2.0: Implications for Care

Web 2.0 has promoted the collaboration, interaction, and sharing of information and continues to revolutionize the healthcare industry. The forces of technology change will inevitably impact how practitioners provide health care and interact with patients/clients. The purpose of this course is to provide health and mental health professionals with the information necessary to address the use of Internet technologies in their practices and in their patient populations. In addition, members of the public may use this course to enhance their personal knowledge of the subject matter presented.

Upon completion of this course, you should be able to:

1. Discuss general Internet usage patterns and the prevalence of individuals seeking health information online.
2. Define Web 2.0, Health 2.0, and various Internet technologies with applications in health care.
3. Evaluate the merits and limitations of Health 2.0, including the role of Web 2.0 in promoting interprofessional collaborations and practice for healthcare providers.
4. Explain how practitioners can assist patients/clients in evaluating the validity and reliability of online health information, including implications of health literacy.

This 3-hour continuing education course is available for download for professional development; if continuing education credit is desired, please see instructions included in eBook.