Thursday, January 11, 2007

GP surgery put health education videos on YouTube

A GP surgery in Wales has launched a series of health education films on YouTube to help educate patients. YouTube is a free online video service that allows users to view and share videos that have been uploaded by its members.

United Press International said "the visual element of YouTube makes it easier to explain treatments and interventions that are difficult to describe in other Web-based formats such as discussion groups..... medical experts warn against using YouTube as a replacement for professional guidance."

To view the health education videos at YouTube, you may need to install a newer version of Flash. Contact your IT Department if you have difficulty in installing the free sotftware.

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