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Peer reviewedReagan, Joey; Collins, Janay – Journalism Quarterly, 1987
Investigates the sources of health care information--specifically information about hospitals and physicians--in two small northwestern American communities. Reports that interpersonal sources are better than mass media sources in specific situations. Also cites the value of other forms of media in providing information, such as flyers and…
Descriptors: Community Resources, Health Services, Hospitals, Human Resources
