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This is the VOA special English techonology report.

A new survey finds that more than 80% of internet users search for health information online.The survey is from the pure health centers internet and American life project and the Californian health foundation.Sothana Fox from the pure 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 opion.

People are though the fact cheching what they have heard from the doctor.A study shows that people are still very likely to turn to a hostipital professional when they need a diagonoses or are planing a treatment.

44% of people are actually looking for dotors or other provider when they search for health infomation online.Another findings of the survey 2/3 of internet users look online for information about a * disease or medical condition.The internet has also become a important source of emotional support for people with health problems.Sothana Fox says one in five internet users have gone online to find other people who have the same condition.

It was more * among people with more serious health issues.One in four people with * disease.And it was basically ***.So eager to find other people online to share their health concerns.

A disease is considered rare if it affect fewer than 200,000 people worldwide.The rise of social networking and 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 Livinsten,operates a medical center for women in *Texas.His office use passwords protected software to share information with patients.

We provide the patients four access to their medical record.Anything I can see the patients can see.All their notes,all of their doctor visits are right there.All of their * is right there.Doctor Livinsten says the software have increased effciency,reduces costs and improved relations with patients.

It is just a revoluationize the way we do healthcare.

His medical center also has a facebook page,a myspace page and a twitter feed.

That's the VOA special English techonology report written by Jole Sims.You can stay in touch with us on facebook and twitter at voalearning english.We would like to hear your stories about going online to search for health information.There's so much information out there.How do you know if you can trust what you find.You can also post your comments on our website at voaspecialenglish.com.I'm Stim Vember.

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