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Today’s health consumer is self-monitoring, building supportive social networks online or via cell phone, and engaging in treatment using interactive programs online, on CD or related media. Using evidence-based practice and relevant theories, this book analyzes the trend for health care systems to be reactive, while consumers are proactively seeking the health care information they feel they deserve.





