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http://cpmcnet.columbia.edu/texts/guide/
Editor's Pick Complete Home Medical Guide Open in a new browser window Editor's Pick
   Online medical encyclopedia. Includes commonly prescribed drugs.
   http://cpmcnet.columbia.edu/texts/guide/

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http://www.geocities.com/~mediguide/
A Guide to Medical Information and Support on the Internet Open in a new browser window
   Covers medical chats, newsgroups, listservs, doctors online, Medline access, research tips, and comprehensive medical and health sites.
   http://www.geocities.com/~mediguide/
http://www.abayomi.co.uk/
Abayomi Open in a new browser window
   Information on how to be healthier.
   http://www.abayomi.co.uk/
http://www.allaboutblackhealth.com
AllAboutBlackHealth Open in a new browser window
   Information on health related issues as they affect African Americans and other minorities at risk.
   http://www.allaboutblackhealth.com
http://www.allexperts.com/central/healthfitness.shtml
Allexperts Medical Q&A Open in a new browser window
   Doctors, professors, and others in all major fields of medicine ready, willing, and able to answer your questions.
   http://www.allexperts.com/central/healthfitness.shtml
http://www.anesthesiapatientsafety.com
Anesthesia Patient Safety Open in a new browser window
   Undergoing anesthesia can be frightening and intimidating without the facts. Find out what you or your child needs to know for a safe anesthesia experience.
   http://www.anesthesiapatientsafety.com
http://www.anesthesia.wisc.edu/Clinic/
Anesthesia Preoperative Preparation Open in a new browser window
   Useful information on the preoperative preparation of patients for anesthesia and surgery.
   http://www.anesthesia.wisc.edu/Clinic/
http://www.bemedwise.org/
Be MedWise Open in a new browser window
   A public education initiative by the National Council on Patient Information and Education (NCPIE) to promote safe and appropriate use of over-the-counter medicines.
   http://www.bemedwise.org/
http://www.berlex.ca/En/Berlex/pages/Index.htm
Berlex Canada Open in a new browser window
   Provides health information on various topics such as menopause, contraception, acne, and multiple sclerosis.
   http://www.berlex.ca/En/Berlex/pages/Index.htm
http://www.ctnetwork.net
CT Network Open in a new browser window
   Provides support for CAT Scan patients. Includes a message board for communication, descriptions, and links for all things CT.
   http://www.ctnetwork.net
http://www.casehealth.com.au
Case Health Open in a new browser window
   Enables the sharing of health success stories amongst the worldwide internet community. Visitors can enter their own health success story (case study) or search the database for other health success stories - all non-identifying.
   http://www.casehealth.com.au
http://www.cincinnatichildrens.org/family/pep/
Children's Hospital Medical Center of Cincinnati Open in a new browser window
   Patient education information written by the nurses and physicians at Children's Hospital Medical Center of Cincinnati.
   http://www.cincinnatichildrens.org/family/pep/
http://www.coloradohealthsite.org/chronic_illnesses.htm
Colorado Health Site: Chronic Illnesses Open in a new browser window
   Provides free access to support services, resources, holistic health and other medical information for persons with chronic medical conditions.
   http://www.coloradohealthsite.org/chronic_illnesses.htm
http://www.cooperinstitute.org
Cooper Institute Virtual Patient Information Resource Center Open in a new browser window
   Prepares consumers for their enhanced role as more active and assertive partners in the management of their health care through patient education.
   http://www.cooperinstitute.org
http://www.askdoctrish.com
Doc Trish Explains It All Open in a new browser window
   Receive translation of medical jargon and explanation of conditions or diseases by a family doctor, into plain English.
   http://www.askdoctrish.com
http://www.drsinatra.com/
Dr. Sinatra.com Open in a new browser window
   An online resource for solutions for pressing health problems, from arthritis to blood pressure, digestion to weight loss.
   http://www.drsinatra.com/
http://www.enhancementinc.com/
Enhancement, Inc Open in a new browser window
   A nonprofit foundation whose purpose is to teach and disseminate material relating to health and/or wellness, through videos, publications, and lectures.
   http://www.enhancementinc.com/
http://www.familydoctor.co.nz
FamilyDoctor Open in a new browser window
   A database of over 600 articles and guides, covering 37 common medical topics. All articles are reviewed and edited by family doctors and specialists.
   http://www.familydoctor.co.nz
http://goodhealth.freeservers.com/
Good Health -- Healthy Lifestyle Open in a new browser window
   This site is dedicated to convincing people to live a healthy lifestyle, to improve their quality of life, and avoid (or reduce the severity of) chronic disease.
   http://goodhealth.freeservers.com/
http://magazines.ivillage.com/goodhousekeeping/hb/health/articles/0,12873,284594_290453,00.html
Good Housekeeping - Can the Internet Be Hazardous to Your Health? Open in a new browser window
   Article from the magazine pertaining to health issues.
   http://magazines.ivillage.com/goodhousekeeping/hb/health/articles/0,12873,284594_290453,00.html
http://www.healthlibrary.com
HELP - Health Education Library for People Open in a new browser window
   with many free online full-text books and magazines on health and illness.
   http://www.healthlibrary.com
http://www.HealthAuthority.com
Health Authority Open in a new browser window
   Offers information on tobacco addiction, weight loss, cholesterol reduction and hypertension control.
   http://www.HealthAuthority.com
http://www.healthhelper.com
Health Helper.com Open in a new browser window
   Medical and health self-help information, covering conventional and alternative health.
   http://www.healthhelper.com
http://healthfullife.umdnj.edu
Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Open in a new browser window
   Developed by leading medical experts, these tests and actions, both medical and self-examinations, are the focal point of the Healthful Life Program.
   http://healthfullife.umdnj.edu
http://healthinfo2000.com
Health and Medical Information Open in a new browser window
   Medical and health information for health professionals, patients and families. Information about hospitals, diseases, injuries, health care, surgery and infections.
   http://healthinfo2000.com
http://healthanswersinc.com
HealthAnswers Inc Open in a new browser window
   Developing knowledgeable, empowered consumers actively engaged in managing their own health. Learn to work with professionals, managed care organizations, employers, pharmaceutical, device and other healthcare companies.
   http://healthanswersinc.com
http://www.healthscout.com
HealthScout: Personalized Health News For You And Your Family Open in a new browser window
   Personal and family health news, interactive checkups, medical encyclopedias, discussion groups, articles on drugs, diseases.
   http://www.healthscout.com
http://www.healthfinder.gov
Healthfinder Open in a new browser window
   A "gateway" website for health and human services information from the US Government. Healthfinder can lead you to selected online publications, clearinghouses, databases, web sites, and support and self-help groups, as well as the government a
   http://www.healthfinder.gov
http://www.healthtouch.com
Healthtouch Online Open in a new browser window
   A resource that brings together valuable information from trusted sources on topics such as medications, health, diseases, supplements, and natural medicine.
   http://www.healthtouch.com
http://www.networksplus.net/healthyself
HealthySelf: Health and Medical Information Research Service Open in a new browser window
   HealthySelf provides fee-based health and medical information on diseases, procedures, treatments (conventional and alternative) and resources.
   http://www.networksplus.net/healthyself
http://www.vh.org/Patients/IHB/Peds/Psych/ICU/CoverPage.html
Helping Children Cope With the Intensive Care Unit Open in a new browser window
   A multimedia booklet providing the public with basic information about equipment such as ventilators and IVs used in the intensive care units. Sounds of these equipment are available from the site. Taken from the Iowa Health Book, a part of the University
   http://www.vh.org/Patients/IHB/Peds/Psych/ICU/CoverPage.html
http://www.surgerydoor.co.uk/hhcg/detail1.asp?level1=Welcome
Home Healthcare Guide Open in a new browser window
   The NHS Home Healthcare guide from SurgeryDoor provides over 120 pages on common ailments, their causes, effects and treatment.
   http://www.surgerydoor.co.uk/hhcg/detail1.asp?level1=Welcome
http://www.amarillomed.com/howto.htm
How to Review Your Blood Test Results Open in a new browser window
   Explains glucose, electrolytes, minerals, thyroid and others.
   http://www.amarillomed.com/howto.htm
http://www.geocities.com/ask_icu/
ICU Answer Page Open in a new browser window
   Written by a critical care nurse, and aimed at patients and relatives. The site offers information, links and a forum.
   http://www.geocities.com/ask_icu/
http://jama.ama-assn.org/cgi/collection/patient_page
JAMA's Patient Education Pages Open in a new browser window
   The full text of patient education pages from the Journal of the American Medical Association.
   http://jama.ama-assn.org/cgi/collection/patient_page
http://www.simmonssurgicalsociety.org/maguire.htm
James Kimbro Maguire, Jr., M.D. Simmons Surgical Society Open in a new browser window
   Dr. Maguire is a spine surgeon and member of the Simmons Surgical Society.
   http://www.simmonssurgicalsociety.org/maguire.htm
http://www.labtestsonline.org/
Lab Tests Online Open in a new browser window
   Designed as a single resource where people can find up-to-date lab testing information vital to the understanding and management of their health.
   http://www.labtestsonline.org/
http://www.mcare.org/healthathome/
MCare: Health at Home Open in a new browser window
   An online book covering a broad range of health topics, with questions to guide the reader as to whether the condition can be treated at home or should be checked by a doctor.
   http://www.mcare.org/healthathome/
http://www.muschealth.com
MUSC Health Open in a new browser window
   Complete health and disease information along with the latest health care news. Presented by the experts at the Medical University of South Carolina.
   http://www.muschealth.com
http://www.mayoclinic.com/index.cfm
Mayo Clinic Health Oasis Open in a new browser window
   Mayo Clinic experts provide current medical information and news on health topics.
   http://www.mayoclinic.com/index.cfm
http://www.medhelp.org
Med Help International - The Virtual Medical Center for Patients Open in a new browser window
   Med Help provides patient medical information via our virtual medical center. Site includes: the largest patient medical library on the Net, Ask-The-Doctor Forums, medical news, and patient networking.
   http://www.medhelp.org
http://www.medinfo.co.uk/
MedInfo - Patient Information Open in a new browser window
   MedInfo provides accessible and easy to understand information for patients on common ailments and medical questions.
   http://www.medinfo.co.uk/
http://www.medifocus.com
Medifocus Patient Research Guides Open in a new browser window
   A unique new Internet health resource. Covering over 220 conditions, for consumers and families facing chronic or life-threatening medical diseases. Free sample Guides are available.
   http://www.medifocus.com
http://www.talkaboutrx.org./
National Council on Patient Information and Education (NCPIE) Open in a new browser window
   Designed to help consumers make sound decisions about the use of medicines, and to stimulate and improve communication between consumers and health care professionals by developing programs, providing educational kits, and offering guidelines, tips, and r
   http://www.talkaboutrx.org./
http://www.vnh.org/NHB/NHBHome.html
Navy Health Book Open in a new browser window
   General and comprehensive information for patient education which includes Health Promotion, Adult Medicine and Pediatrics. Compiled from the HEALTHWATCH articles in the Naval Service Medical News.
   http://www.vnh.org/NHB/NHBHome.html
http://www.netdoctor.com
NetHealth Online Guide Open in a new browser window
   A comprehensive guide to health on the Internet, with reviews and links to hundreds of online resources.
   http://www.netdoctor.com
http://devweb3.vip.ohio-state.edu/patedu.htm
Ohio State University's Patient Education Documents Open in a new browser window
   Covers an extensive list of medical and surgical conditions. Documents are available in pdf format.
   http://devweb3.vip.ohio-state.edu/patedu.htm
http://www.sparks.org/pma/
Patient Medical Assistant Open in a new browser window
   Dr. Michael Cole's quick and simple guidelines for common medical problems.
   http://www.sparks.org/pma/
http://www.PatientProtect.com/en/
Patient Protect Open in a new browser window
   Consultation devoted to protecting patients against healthcare costs, abuse, negligence, and incompetence in the field. Articles, resources, and links for those seeking medical advice or treatment.
   http://www.PatientProtect.com/en/
http://preop.com
PreOp.com Open in a new browser window
   Offers patients animated videos, graphics, and medical illustrations as explanations for the most common surgical and diagnostic procedures performed in the US.
   http://preop.com
http://remedyfind.com
Remedyfind Open in a new browser window
   Individuals and health care professionals can rate and review the effectiveness of different treatments for specific health conditions.
   http://remedyfind.com
http://www.seekwellness.com/
Seek Wellness Open in a new browser window
   Information on incontinence, sexual problems, low testosterone, high fiber foods, eating disorders, wellness, fitness, overactive bladder, arthritis, and some other diseases.
   http://www.seekwellness.com/
http://www.simmonssurgicalsociety.org
Simmons Surgical Society Open in a new browser window
   The Simmons Surgical Society is a group of physicians dedicated to the alleviation of pain and suffering experienced by patients with spinal disorders
   http://www.simmonssurgicalsociety.org
http://www.soyouwanna.com/site/syws/guineapig/guineapig.html
SoYouWanna Be A Human Guinea Pig? Open in a new browser window
   This full-length article will teach you how to "volunteer" for science experiments, from simple questionnaires to complex drug trials.
   http://www.soyouwanna.com/site/syws/guineapig/guineapig.html
http://www.sru.org/exams
Society of Radiologists in Ultrasound Open in a new browser window
   Describes what the various types of ultrasound examinations can tell your doctor, how to prepare for your examination, and a description of the procedure.
   http://www.sru.org/exams
http://www.spotlighthealth.com/
Spotlight Health Open in a new browser window
   By combining celebrity stories with information about serious diseases, the authors of this site provide sound basic information in a format that is engaging and easy to understand.
   http://www.spotlighthealth.com/
http://www.stopgettingsick.com
StopGettingSick.com Open in a new browser window
   Current medical news, articles, and research.
   http://www.stopgettingsick.com
http://medicalreporter.health.org
The Medical Reporter Open in a new browser window
   An independent, educational health and medical magazine on the Web for health care consumers.
   http://medicalreporter.health.org
http://www.thinklikeadoctor.com
Think Like A Doctor Open in a new browser window
   An online community seminar for healthcare consumers to become even better patients by improving the relationship with their doctor.
   http://www.thinklikeadoctor.com
http://www.tipsofallsorts.com/
Tips of All Sorts.com Open in a new browser window
   Small bits of advice and tips on a variety of subjects, primarily health-related.
   http://www.tipsofallsorts.com/
http://www.ocl.net/projects/wholeheartedliving
Whole Hearted Living Open in a new browser window
   Provided by the Oxford Heart Health Network and the Oxford County Board of Health, Ontario, Canada. It contains useful health information and links.
   http://www.ocl.net/projects/wholeheartedliving
http://www.kidshealth.org/parent/system/medical/labtest2.html
Why Doctors Order Laboratory Tests Open in a new browser window
   An excellent reference, written for parents to help explain diagnostic procedures to their children. Because its intended audience is children, the descriptions are brilliant in their simplicity and structure. You can search for a test in two ways: 1) by
   http://www.kidshealth.org/parent/system/medical/labtest2.html
http://www.wiredforhealth.gov.uk/
Wired for Health Open in a new browser window
   Health information at the touch of a button for young people and their teachers, Wired for Health aims to provide accurate and engaging information on health.
   http://www.wiredforhealth.gov.uk/

Last Updated: 2005-01-02 19:55:59