Interesting research...

[netwoman]

Here is a link to someone at the University of Toronto who has done some research on people seeking online health information.

His name is Warren Winkelman - and he has an entertaining little cartoon on his frontwebpage

http://warrenwinkelman.moonfruit.com/

"Warren's research interests focus primarily on the reconfiguration of power and social relationships between patients, healthcare providers, and the healthcare system by information and communication technologies such as the Internet, self-diagnosis software, and patient-accessible electronic medical records. Through application of critical and interpretive approaches to the design and implementation of ICT solutions, the ultimate goal of Warren's research program is promoting positive healthcare service and clinical research experiences for people living with chronic illnesses, as well as for medically underserved, socio-economically and culturally marginalized populations. "