Knowledge: consumer information
See Also:
- health → medicine → directories
- health → medicine → reference
- home → consumer information
- home → personal finance → insurance
Links
- Dr. Gabe Mirkin
http://www.drmirkin.com - Reports on health, fitness, and nutrition news from talk show host Gabe Mirkin, M.D., in text and audio form.
- Combined Health Information Database
http://chid.nih.gov/ - A database produced by health-related agencies of the Federal Government. Provides titles, abstracts, and availability information for health information and health education resources.
- Health A to Z
http://www.healthatoz.com/ - Includes a directory of more than 50,000 professionally-reviewed Internet resources, supportive online communities, and a calendar.
- Dr. Koop's Community
http://www.drkoop.com/ - Former Surgeon General Koop's resources for health information. A wide variety of topics, an encyclopedia, pharmacopeia, and resources guide.
- Health Communication Network
http://www.hcn.net.au/ - Provides the up-to-date health information on a variety of subjects.
- Body1.com
http://www.body1.com/ - Health news and medical information community for consumers.
- Mylifepath
http://www.mylifepath.com - Provides information on health and wellness, daily health news and message boards.
- Apples For Health
http://www.applesforhealth.com/ - Weekly consumer news e-zine on a variety of healthcare topics.
- Accent Health
http://www.accenthealth.com/ - Health TV network produced by CNN and delivered to medical waiting rooms across the US. Includes programming guide, articles, and tips for living a healthy lifestyle.
- HealthStatus
http://www.healthstatus.com - Free reports on body fat percentage, body mass index, calorie burning activities, target heart rate and smoking costs. Online health risk assessment which provides resources based on your health risks.
- SciTalk.com
http://www.scitalk.com/ - Science related resources for the public on health and disease. Discussion boards, chat, news, patents, clinical trials and books.
- MCW HealthLink
http://healthlink.mcw.edu/ - Features health news and information, produced by the Medical College of Wisconsin.
- HealthFrontier.com
http://www.healthfrontier.com/ - Offers information including diseases and conditions, nutrition, exercise, mental health, live discussions and a message board.
- Mindy Machanic's Change Pages: Wellness and Health Info
http://www.mindymac.com/Health.html - Articles on healthy foods, cancer and breast cancer. Includes comprehensive links to additional resources for health and wellness.
- Patient Protect
http://www.patientprotect.com/en/ - Aimed at protecting and defending consumers of health services, with articles and advice on selecting practitioners and facilities. Available in several languages.
- MedlinePlus
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ - The National Library of Medicine's authoritative and current database of health information for consumers and health professionals. Coverage includes conditions and diseases, drug information, dictionaries, physician and healthcare directories, and links to other medical resources.
- Medicine OnLine
http://www.meds.com - In-depth information on cancer for health care professionals and patients.
- Discovery Health
http://health.discovery.com/ - Offers news and a variety of health information resources.
- WebMD - Consumer
http://my.webmd.com/ - Frequently updated portal for healthcare, chat forums, health quizzes, news and consumer product updates.
- Diseases, Disorders and Related Topics
http://www.mic.ki.se/Diseases/index.html - Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden. Comprehensive listings of links to medical information, most reliable, some not.
- CNN Health
http://www.cnn.com/HEALTH/ - Health news, chats and advice from CNN.
- HealthAnswers
http://www.healthanswers.com/ - Contains health news and information, including a health encyclopedia.
- Health In Depth
http://www.healthindepth.com/ - Health information links to newspapers, magazines and internet resources.
- BluePrint for Health
http://blueprint.bluecrossmn.com/ - A health and wellness portal which provides health information, personalized newsletters and interactive health tools.
- Family Health and Wellness
http://www.balmoralfarm.ns.ca/index2.html - A guide with information about mental health, wellness, disease prevention, and family supports.
- AnswerMed.com
http://www.answermed.com/ - Provides basic information on medical conditions and procedures including symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, predicted outcome and alternative diagnoses.
- Medicalresourcesusa.com
http://www.medicalresourcesusa.com/ - Offers guides to American hospitals, health clinics, medical practices and specialties.
- Health Leader
http://www.uthouston.edu/hLeader/index.html - A webzine produced by The University of Texas Health Science Center, which provides information to help you make better decisions about your health.
- MayoClinic.com
http://www.mayoclinic.com/ - Clinical experts provide current medical information and news on health topics.
- Wellness Hour Medical Informational Talk Show
http://www.wellnesshour.com - A medical talk show aired in over 100 cities throughout the United States.
- Internet Health Library
http://www.health-library.com - Searchable index to healthcare sites.
- Wellness.com
http://www.wellness.com - Includes health resources, discussion and news.
- Healthgrades.com
http://www.healthgrades.com/ - Grades the performance of hospitals, physicians, health plans, nursing homes and other health care providers in the United States.
- Access Place Health
http://www.accessplace.com/health.htm - Web directory containing links to medical news, specialty sites, and general health information.
- GetWell.org
http://getwell.org/ - Offers resources for consumers on medical conditions, treatment and research.
- U.S. Food and Drug Administration: Buying Medical Products Online
http://www.fda.gov/oc/buyonline/ - Resource for consumers to help them make better buying decisions when shopping online. Includes information on how to determine if a site is legitimate, how to spot health fraud, and how to report fraudulent sites.
- Internet Pharmacy and Online Pharmacies Verification
http://www.nabp.net/vipps/intro.asp - National Association of Boards of Pharmacy provides searchable listings of approved online pharmacies.
- A Second Opinion Medical Information Services
http://www.physicians-background.com - Medical treatment options, physician background check service, best hospitals and doctors. (Ft. Walton Beach, FL)[Fee based service - ed]
- Agency for Health Care Policy and Research
http://www.ahrq.gov/consumer/ - Consumer health and patient information on health plans and insurance, prescriptions, conditions and diseases, surgery, quality of care, quitting smoking, and prevention and wellness.
- UHealthy Network
http://www.uhealthy.com/ - Global health information network and community that integrate every aspect of Health and Fitness in one place.
- WoundHeal.com
http://www.woundheal.com/info/infoIndex.htm - Educational information and resources for the non-surgical healing of pressure ulcers, at home.
- Health Consumer Alliance
http://www.healthconsumer.org - Provides information to consumers and advocates about access to health care for low-income consumers, including consumer education materials in 13 languages.
- Halls MD
http://www.halls.md/ - Clinical calculators of body surface area, breast cancer risk and body mass.
- Best Doctors
http://www.bestdoctors.com/ - Comprehensive knowledge-based medical referral service.
- MedicalClub
http://www.medicalclub.com - Provides interactive free health information on Womens, Childrens and Family health concerns. The site also includes extensive information on herbal medicines, supplements and First Aid. Bilingual, English/Spanish.
- HealthLink Plus
http://www.healthlinkplus.org/ - Consumer health information on general health, health care providers, medical research, insurance, wellness, mental health, and alternative medicine.
- The Health Resource, Inc.
http://www.thehealthresource.com/ - Specialized medical research reports on mainstream, experimental, and alternative treatments, specialists, and support organizations.
- MDinteractive
http://mdinteractive.com/ - Providing consumers with healthcare information and resources in every medical specialty. Providing physicians and patients with an efficient way to create and store medical records interactively.
- Health Forums
http://www.healthforums.com/ - Customized libraries of health and well-being information. Log in to access an extensive library of resources.
- MDAdvice.com
http://www.mdadvice.com/ - Provides health and medical information, health tips, resources, experts, news, chats, and community support.
- Citypractice.com
http://www.citypractice.com/ - Provides information on preventative approaches in physical, behavioural and emotional healthcare.
- 50+Health
http://www.50plushealth.co.uk - Health topics, lifestyle magazine, discussion forum, news and research.
- McGill Molson Medical Informatics: Student Projects
http://sprojects.mmi.mcgill.ca/ - A growing collection of multimedia projects in medical teaching. Developed by McGill medical students under the supervision of the McGill Medical Faculty. Includes a student/faculty forum.
- C.S.S. Doctor's Credentials Search
http://www.tese.com/css/index.html - Search for a Doctor's Medical School, Board Certification, residence training, licensing, disciplinary action (if any), and other important information.
- Healthfinder
http://www.healthfinder.gov/ - Resource for consumer health and human services.
- Evaluation of English and Spanish Health Information on the Internet
http://www.rand.org/publications/documents/interneteval/ - The findings of a large study that describes and evaluates English and Spanish health information on the Internet. Assesses search engine performance and the quality and readability of health information on the Internet, and provides conclusions and recommendations.
- Health Reserve.com
http://www.healthreserve.com - Offers information on men's, women's, and general health topics.
- Consumer Laboratory Testing Information
http://www.ascls.org/labtesting/index.asp - A thorough guide to medical laboratory tests, why they are performed, and what they might mean.
- NetHealthBook.com
http://www.nethealthbook.com/ - Find symptoms, diagnostic tests and treatment of conditions and diseases. The content is categories and a newsletter is offered.
- Healthology.com
http://www.healthology.com/ - Provides health and medical information, written by professionals for consumers, and offers interactive online events and educational videos.
- eMedicine Health
http://www.emedicinehealth.com/ - Information for consumers on the symptoms and treatment of nearly every type of disease and health condition, first aid procedures for accidents and injuries, and physical and the emotional well-being that contribute to general wellness.
- Publications at the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases
http://www.niaid.nih.gov/publications/ - Factsheets and other publications concerning infectious diseases.
- Ask Dr. Stoll
http://askwaltstollmd.com/ - Offering information about combining conventional and alternative medicine. Bulletin board, articles, and related links.
- The Doctor's Doctor
http://www.thedoctorsdoctor.com/ - Explains how to interpret laboratory, surgical pathology, and cytology reports and provides information about various conditions and diseases. Maintained by a group of pathologists.
- Michigan Electronic Library - Health Information Resources
http://web.mel.org/viewtopic.jsp?id=13 - Extensive resources and links of interest to the health consumer and to professionals.
- Med-Help.net
http://www.med-help.net - Nurses trained to answer questions on a variety of health topics.
- Surgery Door Home Healthcare Guide
http://www.surgerydoor.co.uk/hhcg/detail1.asp?level1=Welcome - Symptoms of common illnesses and ailments. From the UK's on-line health service.
- eMaxHealth
http://www.emaxhealth.com - Offers free articles on diet, exercise, alternative medicine, aging, and general health.
- The Merck Manual - Home Edition
http://www.merck.com/mmhe/index.html - Transforms the language of the professionals' version into commonly used English while retaining the vital information about diseases, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment.
- A Consumer Guide to Handling Disputes with Your Employer or Private Health Plan
http://www.kff.org/consumerguide/ - The Kaiser Family Foundation provides detailed advice.
- The California Patient's Guide
http://www.calpatientguide.org/ - This guide is intended to inform Americans of their rights to receive quality health care and what steps to take if they encounter problems.
- AARP - Health
http://www.aarp.org/health/ - Guide to health-related topics and issues of concern to older Americans, such as diseases, government policy, prescription drugs, and self-care.
- Consumers Union - Health Care
http://www.consumersunion.org/health.html - Provides information on health services, medicaid, nursing homes and long-term care, insurance, prescription drugs, safety issues, and health care organizations.
- Health Hippo
http://hippo.findlaw.com/hippohome.html - Health law, policy and regulatory materials. Organized deep links to US government health care resources.
- National Institutes of Health -- Health Information Index
http://health.nih.gov/ - Main consumer health information page for the National Institutes of Health (NIH)
- eHealthMD
http://www.ehealthmd.com/ - Provides information on a wide range of health and medical topics. Articles are reviewed by distinguished physicians and updated regularly.
- WSJ.com - As Angry Patients Vent Online, Doctors Sue to Silence Them
http://online.wsj.com/public/article/0,,SB112568868274630508-LCeEmJwsVCTdLbpUXciwtBVJsek_2006091... - Legal battles are becoming more frequent between website authors/owners and the doctors or institutions written about on the sites.
- HealthLeader
http://www.healthleader.uthouston.edu/ - An online news service produced by the Office of Public Affairs of The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston. HealthLeader brings recent, reliable information to help people make better decisions about personal health.
- CNN.com - Health
http://rss.cnn.com/rss/cnn_health.rss - Health news from CNN.
- Revolution Health Group LLC
http://www.revolutionhealth.com/ - Provides advice and guidance to help individuals manage their health care, with product comparisons, membership plans, and an online store.
- How to Evaluate Health Information on the Internet
http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/factsheet/Information/internet - National Cancer Institute's fact sheet helps consumers help decide whether the health information they find on the Internet or receive via e-mail from a Web site is likely to be reliable.
- E-health Fitness
http://www.e-health-fitness.com/ - Advice, information, research and links concerning alcoholism, debt, drug addiction, marriage problems, sexual abuse and weight issues.
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