Online Urological Educational Material for Medical Students: Can Search Engines Be Trusted?
James GunasegaramSean OngRay SwannNathan L LawrentschukPublished in: BJU international (2021)
Online urological information frequently lacks validation and is often of indeterminate credibility. There is a marked decrease in the proportion of accredited websites beyond the highest-ranked results and when considering search categories more relevant to students and less relevant to patients. Students cannot necessarily rely on free online sources for accurate information, and could benefit from the development of more rigorous novel tools and platforms.