webmd

     

WebMD is a meical and wellness information service, primarily known for its public Internet site, which provides health information, a symptom checklist, pharmacy information, blogs of physicians with specific topics and a place to store personal medical information. The site is reported to receive over 40 million hits each month and is the leading health portal in the United States. The site receives information from accredited individuals and is reviewed by a medical review board consisting of four physicians to ensure accuracy. It is a common misconception that WebMD offers medical advice to its users, but is clearly stated under the terms and conditions that the site does not provide medical advice.