Friday, May 15, 2009

Consumer Health Information Sites

Here are some websites for the general public for additional information on diseases, conditions, procedures, and other information. If you know of a good site not listed here, please use the comments box to make suggestions. The websites will be reviewed and added to the list.

NOTE: THESE WEBSITES ARE NOT A SUBSTITUTE FOR MEDICAL CARE BY A LICENSED MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL
Family Doctor: http://familydoctor.org/online/famdocen/home.html
Health information for the whole family

Medline Plus: http://medlineplus.gov/
Trusted Health Information For You. Includes information and video demonstrations for most common surgeries and diagnostic procedures.

HealthFinder: http://www.healthfinder.gov/
Your Source for Reliable Health Information. Information on Diseases and Condition along with Association Links.

National Institute of Health: http://www.nih.gov/
Resource for Health Information. Includes information on Clincial Trials along with diseases and conditions.

WebMD: http://www.webmd.com/
Online Health information. Variety of health inforamtion available.