Simon
I wrote an article on health information on the Internet last year for PC
Update, an Australian computer magazine. Fairly low key with a general
audience in mind. Available at
http://www.melbpc.org.au/pcupdate/2010/2010article7.htm

Monika Merkes
http://www-sph.health.latrobe.edu.au/bbww/

----- Original Message -----
From: "A. Simon Mielniczuk" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Friday, 27 April 2001 1:53
Subject: Request for assistance on web site policies


> Many on this list are searching for the best ways to use the web for
health
> communication and engagement. Messages routinely reference new found or
> exemplary resources. Initiatives that would once struggle to announce
their
> presence or to find others from whom they could learn can now create a
> focused broadcast through lists such as this one.
>
> Health communication is complex, sensitive, and constrained by legal and
> regulatory boundaries. Add to this mixture the dimensions of design,
> content, navigation and technology. From the new opportunities created
arise
> new problems. With links come responsibilities, or do they? Health is a
> popular topical destination on the web. Ecommerce often follows the click
> stream. Should there be guidelines on sponsors, advertisers and others
> looking to gain advantage by association? Should there be any of these at
> all?
>
> I am looking for policies, practices, stories and other useful information
> on copyright, privacy, partnerships, sponsorship, editorial and design
> guidelines. If your health organization, whether voluntary, public or
> commercial, has or is addressing these issues, and you would like to share
> your learnings, please contact me.
>
> You can, of course, reply to the entire list or send them directly to
> <[log in to unmask]>. If you send directly, please let me know if you would
> rather I not disclose your name and/or organization. Alternatively, you
can
> call me collect at the number below.
>
> I will compile the results that arrive before June 1 and summarize in a
> posting back to the entire list along with a list of resources useful to
> this search.
>
> In advance, thank you,
>
> ___________________
> A. Simon Mielniczuk
> Strategy and Systems Consultant
> 416.828.2118 <[log in to unmask]>
>