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Improving the Quality of Consumer Health Information on Wikipedia: Case Series

Shira Schecter Weiner, Jill Horbacewicz, Lane Rasberry, Yocheved Bensinger-Brody

Journal of Medical Internet Research · 2018 · 34 citations · 7 references

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Abstract

The Wikipedia Editathon is an effective way to continuously enhance the quality of health information available on Wikipedia. It is also an excellent way of bridging health technology with best-evidence medical facts and disseminating accurate, useful information to the public.

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