Inclusion to this category requires a site to offer reliable medical information, presented in an easy-to-understand format. The emphasis is placed on "Education"--sites which offer timely information to enhance the relationship between a patient and their healthcare professional.
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/
Medical and health information for health professionals, patients and families. Information about hospitals, diseases, injuries, health care, surgery and infections. http://healthinfo2000.com
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
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 agencies an http://www.healthfinder.gov
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
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
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
An online community seminar for healthcare consumers to become even better patients by improving the relationship with their doctor. http://www.thinklikeadoctor.com
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/
Individuals and health care professionals can rate and review the effectiveness of different treatments for specific health conditions. http://remedyfind.com
Personal and family health news, interactive checkups, medical encyclopedias, discussion groups, articles on drugs, diseases. http://www.healthscout.com
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
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
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/
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
Provides support for CAT Scan patients. Includes a message board for communication, descriptions, and links for all things CT. http://www.ctnetwork.net
HealthySelf provides fee-based health and medical information on diseases, procedures, treatments (conventional and alternative) and resources. http://www.networksplus.net/healthyself
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
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
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/
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
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
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/
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
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/
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
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./
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/
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
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/
Covers medical chats, newsgroups, listservs, doctors online, Medline access, research tips, and comprehensive medical and health sites. http://www.geocities.com/~mediguide/
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/
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/
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/pediatric/patient/pediatrics/copingwithintensivecareunit/
