RESULTS OF A BLIND TEST OF THE STAYHEALTHY WEBSITE:
After Stayhealthy.com recently updated their website, I decided to run a blind (no pun intended) experiment of the "72-Hour Search" feature offered on the site. Below is the text of my request and the full text of the response received - after only 39 hours!
The search request submitted 8/3/99, 8:03 PM:
I am considering having one of the laser eye procedures. While my friends have had great success with what appears to be routine procedure, it appears there is little long term research about the safety of the procedure. Would like to research the safety and longterm impacts of this procedure. Hope you can help!
The response received 8/5/99, 11:00 AM:
Thank you for Utilizing the 72 Hour Search Service, offered to you by Stayhealthy.com. This message contains reference web sites that we hope may assist you in your search for your health-related inquiry. Please refer to the following web sites:
mayohealth.org
eyeinfo.com
mayohealth.org
eyesurgeryinstitute.com
ftc.gov
We hope we have provided you with adequate, quality information regarding the health-related subject of interest. Please return to Stayhealthy.com soon for Daily health news, weekly highlights, to visit our various health centers, which are maintained daily, and more. Please let your friends and family know about Stayhealthy.com. We hope to see you soon.
Sincerely,
The friendly folks at Stayhealthy.com
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72 Hour Search Disclaimer
Stayhealthy.com is merely providing a locator service for reference material located on the Internet and is not endorsing the web site or verifying the accuracy of the information contained therein. Stayhealthy.com does not have control over third party web sites or responsibility for the web site contents. This information is provided on an "As is" basis without further warranty. Stayhealthy.com hereby disclaims all warranties, express or implied, including the warranties of merchantability and particular purpose, for the accuracy, integrity and suitability of the information contained or derived as a result of this email. The information provided herein is not a substitute for the advice or consultation of a qualified health professional.
While I could have obviously done a website myself through any existing search engine, the simplicity of the "72-Hour Search" feature should be a welcome site for web novices. Limiting the results to five links provided a brief concise overview and I found that all five responses dealt specifically with my request. My only concern would be that one of the sites appears to be a private eye care clinic which may or may not be a good idea. In addition, two of the sites offered information which was two years old - but that time period did not seem to negatively impact the usefulness of the information on the sites.
All in all, I'd say the "72-hour Search" is a pleasant little gem on the Stayhealthy.com website! Especially for web novice users who are not comfortable facing the often complicated maze of a search engine, this feature should be a real winner!!!!!
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