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A new survey finds that more than 80% of Internet users in the United States search for health information online. The survey is from the Pew Research Center's Internet and American Life Project and the California Healthcare Foundation. Susanna Fox from the Pew Internet Project says doctors are still the main source of health information. But the survey found that searching online is one of the leading ways that people look for a second opinion. "People are ****** when they have heard from the doctor. Our survey show that people are still very likely to turn to health professional when they need diagnosis or are planning a treatment." 44% of people are actually looking for doctors or other providers when they search for health information online. Another finding of the survey: two thirds of Internet users look online for information about those specific diseases or medical condition. The Internet has also become an important source of emotional support for people with health problems. Susanna Fox says one in five Internet users have gone online to find other people who have the same condition. " It is more probable among people with more serious health issues. One in four people live with chronic diseases. And it is basically of the **** people living with these diseases. They're so eager to find other people online who share their health concerns." A disease is considered rare if the facts fewer than 200000 people worldwide. The *** of social networking has made it easier for people with rare diseases to connect with each other and feel less alone. Social networking is also changing the way some doctors and patients communicate with each other. Doctor Jeff Livingston operates a medical center for women in ***,Texas. His office uses password protected software to share information with patients. "Provide the patients full access to their medical records. Anything I can see, the patients can see. All of their notes, all of their doctor visits are written there. All of their lab work are written there." Doctor Livingston says the software has increased efficiency, reduced costs and improve relations with patients. "It just revolutionarized the way we do health care." His medical center also has a facebook page, a myspace page and a twitter ***.