Which is an example of apomediation?
a. Healthcare providers tell patients not to use Facebook for healthcare advice.
b. Healthcare providers direct patients to high-quality information on the web.
c. Healthcare providers state that only their web portal should be used by patients.
d. Healthcare providers direct patients to websites in which they have a financial interest.
ANS: B
Apomediation means standing by the patient rather than standing between the patient and the web.
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