Date: Tuesday, March 5, 2013
Time: 5:30 p.m.
Location: Heart and Crown Irish Pub, Byward Market, 67 Clarence St, Ottawa
Moderator: Anne McFarlane, Vice-President, Western Canada and Developmental Initiatives, Canadian Institute for Health Information
Speakers: Dr Jeremy Grimshaw, Canada Research Chair in Health Knowledge Transfer and Uptake; Director, Canadian Cochrane Centre
Dr Sam Shortt, Director, Quality Initiatives, Canadian Medical Association
Marilyn Walsh, Volunteer Cochrane Consumer Reviewer
RSVP: Please email ltarbett@ohri.ca to register
The number of Canadians turning to the internet with their health questions is steadily on the rise, with one in three adults searching online for medical diagnosis. The internet has facilitated access to information that would have been out of reach just years ago. Unfortunately, when it comes to medical treatments, much of the information found online is unreliable, inaccurate or biased. However, it is important to embrace the internet as a tool for providing Canadians with the information they want through the medium they prefer. This event will explore a resource that does exactly this -The Cochrane Libraryis an online library housing more than 5,300 research reports on healthcare treatments and interventions, which are internationally recognized as the highest standard in evidence-based healthcare. This is an opportunity to learn about a trusted online resource to help you make informed decisions about your health. Join us for a discussion on this important issue.
