No i don't.

barely... actually.. not even like once every 8 months

sometimes i do, it depends on my interests at the time.

I use a variety of resources when I am looking for information regarding my family's health. I have three pretty good medical books; I also look at AAP for my girls or WebMD. I would never presume to diagnose anyone solely based on information I find using any of these sources. The final word comes from our family physician.

Absolutely. There's no substitute for a good general physician or any number of needed specialists depending on what's happening, but online research can be a big help in a number of areas. Several of us in my family have ongoing medical issues and/or disabilities. Getting online in the first stages is helpful just to get an idea of what "that health area" is all about - what that diagnosis is - what tests or treatments might come up - what the typical prognosis is, etc. I'll look up any new medication - that I'm told to take or is given to my elderly mother. (I do a LOT of online research re: my mother's health). I go online to find VENDORS who have products equipment or supplies or services or adaptive devices that can help. I've found some really good companies and solutions that way. Often, we're not aware of "what's out there that might help" - to even TALK with our local doctors about - unless we go online and look around. Doctors can't keep up with it all either. I've often researched online, printed off potential vendors/solutions, then carried that to my next dr appt. It works well. Right now, I'm looking for a "viewer" my elderly mother (macular degeneration) can use at home to see her mail, newspaper, bills, etc. The internet has regular old daily stuff like a quick "first aid" question or "what should be in the emmergency box" or finding a local specialist (doctor or physical therapist or ...) I've found non-profit organizations online too and enjoy using their web sites. Examples: National Multiple Sclerosis Society here: http://www.nationalmssociety.org/index.aspx But there are lots of others. Lots of great places online for CAREGIVERS too .. another area I'm highly intersted in. Er.. think I went off the deep end to say .. er .. my answer is yes! LOL

Frequently - it's part of our regular activities to keep current with the latest developments in the Canine Parvovirus. (We sell, via various websites, 100% safe, natural, chemical-free products to treat a number of pet health issues, with particular focus on Canine Parvovirus, or Parvo as it's usually known.)

The odds are that your physician knows more than a web page.

I use the internet to research nearly everything these days. My sister suffers from rheumatoid arthritis, so I have used the internet most recently to research that issue. I think it pays to be well-informed before you go to the doctor, so you have options to discuss rather than allowing a doctor to sheeple you.