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New HON Report: Distinction
of HONcode accreditation in paper format:
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Over the past 12 years, HON has continuously developed
in all aspects to provide better services, with the ultimate goal being
the improved quality and reliability of online medical information for
consumers.
One of the latest such endeavours is the HONcode distinction in paper
format.
Purpose of paper proof of HONcode accreditation
- Provides further proof of quality and reliability of the onsite medical
information
- It is a hard copy of HONcode certification released for website being
accredited more than a year as a distinction
- Provides improved visibility of the HONcode certificate and HONcode accreditation
HON conducted a study to evaluate the viewpoint of webmasters of HONcode accredited
sites, regarding how useful this certificate would be for them.
A questionnaire was developed and sent to a selected number of webmasters.
- The questionnaire was sent as an email. Attached to this email was the
downloadable certificate, unique to each site
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143 sites accredited in February 2007 were sent this email in July 2007
Results
- 100% of webmasters who answered the questionnaire
thought the certificate would be helpful
- 93% liked the format and look of the certificate
- 73% thought it was sufficient to receive the certificate electronically
(as opposed to both electronically and postal)
- 40% of webmasters to whom the email was sent, downloaded their certificate
Out of the above obtained results, it can be seen that this new paper proof of
HONcode accreditation is generally thought to be useful.
Based on these results, this certificate will be available to all the webmasters
of HONcode accredited sites which have been accredited for one year. Thus it
will be an award for continued compliance with the HONcode and will be further
proof of the continuing reliability and quality of the information provided.
Sample of distinction:
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