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A Consumer Guide to Handling Disputes with Your Employer or Private Health Plan
The Kaiser Family Foundation provides detailed advice.
www.kff.org
The Kaiser Family Foundation provides detailed advice.
www.kff.org
Student Health Center
Online medical resources and information.
healthydevil.studentaffairs.duke.edu
Online medical resources and information.
healthydevil.studentaffairs.duke.edu
Apples For Health
Weekly consumer news e-zine on a variety of healthcare topics.
www.applesforhealth.com
Weekly consumer news e-zine on a variety of healthcare topics.
www.applesforhealth.com
Health Reserve.com
Offers information on men's, women's, and general health topics.
www.healthreserve.com
Offers information on men's, women's, and general health topics.
www.healthreserve.com
Health Communication Network
Provides the up-to-date health information on a variety of subjects.
www.hcn.net.au
Provides the up-to-date health information on a variety of subjects.
www.hcn.net.au
HealthAnswers
Contains health news and information, including a health encyclopedia.
www.healthanswers.com
Contains health news and information, including a health encyclopedia.
www.healthanswers.com
50+Health
Health topics, lifestyle magazine, discussion forum, news and research.
www.50plushealth.co.uk
Health topics, lifestyle magazine, discussion forum, news and research.
www.50plushealth.co.uk
Health In Depth
Health information links to newspapers, magazines and internet resources.
www.healthindepth.com
Health information links to newspapers, magazines and internet resources.
www.healthindepth.com
GetWell.org
Offers resources for consumers on medical conditions, treatment and research.
getwell.org
Offers resources for consumers on medical conditions, treatment and research.
getwell.org
Medicine OnLine
In-depth information on cancer for health care professionals and patients.
www.meds.com
In-depth information on cancer for health care professionals and patients.
www.meds.com
MayoClinic.com
Clinical experts provide current medical information and news on health topics.
www.mayoclinic.com
Clinical experts provide current medical information and news on health topics.
www.mayoclinic.com
MCW HealthLink
Features health news and information, produced by the Medical College of Wisconsin.
healthlink.mcw.edu
Features health news and information, produced by the Medical College of Wisconsin.
healthlink.mcw.edu
eMaxHealth
Offers free articles on diet, exercise, alternative medicine, aging, and general health.
www.emaxhealth.com
Offers free articles on diet, exercise, alternative medicine, aging, and general health.
www.emaxhealth.com
Mylifepath
Provides information on health and wellness, daily health news and message boards.
www.mylifepath.com
Provides information on health and wellness, daily health news and message boards.
www.mylifepath.com
Medicalresourcesusa.com
Offers guides to American hospitals, health clinics, medical practices and specialties.
www.medicalresourcesusa.com
Offers guides to American hospitals, health clinics, medical practices and specialties.
www.medicalresourcesusa.com
Michigan Electronic Library - Health Information Resources
Includes resources and links of interest to the health consumer and to professionals.
web.mel.org
Includes resources and links of interest to the health consumer and to professionals.
web.mel.org
National Institutes of Health -- Health Information Index
Main consumer health information page for the National Institutes of Health (NIH)
health.nih.gov
Main consumer health information page for the National Institutes of Health (NIH)
health.nih.gov
Consumer Laboratory Testing Information
A thorough guide to medical laboratory tests, why they are performed, and what they might mean.
www.ascls.org
A thorough guide to medical laboratory tests, why they are performed, and what they might mean.
www.ascls.org
Access Place Health
Web directory containing links to medical news, specialty sites, and general health information.
www.accessplace.com
Web directory containing links to medical news, specialty sites, and general health information.
www.accessplace.com
Family Health and Wellness
A guide with information about mental health, wellness, disease prevention, and family supports.
www.balmoralfarm.ns.ca
A guide with information about mental health, wellness, disease prevention, and family supports.
www.balmoralfarm.ns.ca
Citypractice.com
Provides information on preventative approaches in physical, behavioural and emotional healthcare.
www.citypractice.com
Provides information on preventative approaches in physical, behavioural and emotional healthcare.
www.citypractice.com
Surgery Door Home Healthcare Guide
Symptoms of common illnesses and ailments. From the UK's on-line health service.
www.surgerydoor.co.uk
Symptoms of common illnesses and ailments. From the UK's on-line health service.
www.surgerydoor.co.uk
Wellness Hour Medical Informational Talk Show
A medical talk show aired in over 100 cities throughout the United States.
www.wellnesshour.com
A medical talk show aired in over 100 cities throughout the United States.
www.wellnesshour.com
Health Forums
Customized libraries of health and well-being information. Log in to access an library of resources.
www.healthforums.com
Customized libraries of health and well-being information. Log in to access an library of resources.
www.healthforums.com
Internet Pharmacy and Online Pharmacies Verification
National Association of Boards of Pharmacy provides searchable listings of approved online pharmacies.
www.nabp.net
National Association of Boards of Pharmacy provides searchable listings of approved online pharmacies.
www.nabp.net
Health Hippo
Health law, policy and regulatory materials. Organized deep links to US government health care resources.
hippo.findlaw.com
Health law, policy and regulatory materials. Organized deep links to US government health care resources.
hippo.findlaw.com
Dr. Gabe Mirkin
Reports on health, fitness, and nutrition news from talk show host Gabe Mirkin, M.D., in text and audio form.
www.drmirkin.com
Reports on health, fitness, and nutrition news from talk show host Gabe Mirkin, M.D., in text and audio form.
www.drmirkin.com
MDAdvice.com
Provides health and medical information, health tips, resources, experts, news, chats, and community support.
www.mdadvice.com
Provides health and medical information, health tips, resources, experts, news, chats, and community support.
www.mdadvice.com
BluePrint for Health
A health and wellness portal which provides health information, personalized newsletters and interactive health tools.
blueprint.bluecrossmn.com
A health and wellness portal which provides health information, personalized newsletters and interactive health tools.
blueprint.bluecrossmn.com
Ask Dr. Stoll
Offering information about combining conventional and alternative medicine. Bulletin board, articles, and related links.
askwaltstollmd.com
Offering information about combining conventional and alternative medicine. Bulletin board, articles, and related links.
askwaltstollmd.com
Diseases, Disorders and Related Topics
Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden. Comprehensive listings of links to medical information, most reliable, some not.
www.mic.ki.se
Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden. Comprehensive listings of links to medical information, most reliable, some not.
www.mic.ki.se
New York Online Access to Health
Definition, care and treatment information and related conditions are offered by NOAH. In English and Spanish.
www.noah-health.org
Definition, care and treatment information and related conditions are offered by NOAH. In English and Spanish.
www.noah-health.org
HealthFrontier.com
Offers information including diseases and conditions, nutrition, exercise, mental health, live discussions and a message board.
www.healthfrontier.com
Offers information including diseases and conditions, nutrition, exercise, mental health, live discussions and a message board.
www.healthfrontier.com
UHealthy Network
Global health information network and community that integrate every aspect of Health and Fitness in one place.
www.uhealthy.com
Global health information network and community that integrate every aspect of Health and Fitness in one place.
www.uhealthy.com
Healthgrades.com
Grades the performance of hospitals, physicians, health plans, nursing homes and other health care providers in the United States.
www.healthgrades.com
Grades the performance of hospitals, physicians, health plans, nursing homes and other health care providers in the United States.
www.healthgrades.com
Health A to Z
Includes a directory of more than 50,000 professionally-reviewed Internet resources, supportive online communities, and a calendar.
www.healthatoz.com
Includes a directory of more than 50,000 professionally-reviewed Internet resources, supportive online communities, and a calendar.
www.healthatoz.com
The Health Resource, Inc.
Specialized medical research reports on mainstream, experimental, and alternative treatments, specialists, and support organizations.
www.thehealthresource.com
Specialized medical research reports on mainstream, experimental, and alternative treatments, specialists, and support organizations.
www.thehealthresource.com
E-health Fitness
Advice, information, research and links concerning alcoholism, debt, drug addiction, marriage problems, sexual abuse and weight issues.
www.e-health-fitness.com
Advice, information, research and links concerning alcoholism, debt, drug addiction, marriage problems, sexual abuse and weight issues.
www.e-health-fitness.com
eHealthMD
Provides information on a wide range of health and medical topics. Articles are reviewed by distinguished physicians and updated regularly.
www.ehealthmd.com
Provides information on a wide range of health and medical topics. Articles are reviewed by distinguished physicians and updated regularly.
www.ehealthmd.com
The California Patient's Guide
This guide is intended to inform Americans of their rights to receive quality health care and what steps to take if they encounter problems.
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.
www.calpatientguide.org
Dr. Koop's Community
Former Surgeon General Koop's resources for health information. A wide variety of topics, an encyclopedia, pharmacopeia, and resources guide.
www.drkoop.com
Former Surgeon General Koop's resources for health information. A wide variety of topics, an encyclopedia, pharmacopeia, and resources guide.
www.drkoop.com
NetHealthBook.com
Find symptoms, diagnostic tests and treatment of conditions and diseases. The content is categories and a newsletter is offered.
www.nethealthbook.com
Find symptoms, diagnostic tests and treatment of conditions and diseases. The content is categories and a newsletter is offered.
www.nethealthbook.com
Healthology.com
Provides health and medical information, written by professionals for consumers, and offers interactive online events and educational videos.
www.healthology.com
Provides health and medical information, written by professionals for consumers, and offers interactive online events and educational videos.
www.healthology.com
AARP - Health
Guide to health-related topics and issues of concern to older Americans, such as diseases, government policy, prescription drugs, and self-care.
www.aarp.org
Guide to health-related topics and issues of concern to older Americans, such as diseases, government policy, prescription drugs, and self-care.
www.aarp.org
SciTalk.com
Science related resources for the public on health and disease. Discussion boards, chat, news, patents, clinical trials and books.
www.scitalk.com
Science related resources for the public on health and disease. Discussion boards, chat, news, patents, clinical trials and books.
www.scitalk.com
Yahoo! Health
Medical dictionary, disease symptoms and treatments, resources for healthy living, and information on drugs and medicines.
health.yahoo.com
Medical dictionary, disease symptoms and treatments, resources for healthy living, and information on drugs and medicines.
health.yahoo.com
Health Leader
A webzine produced by The University of Texas Health Science Center, which provides information to help you make better decisions about your health.
www.uthouston.edu
A webzine produced by The University of Texas Health Science Center, which provides information to help you make better decisions about your health.
www.uthouston.edu
AnswerMed.com
Provides basic information on medical conditions and procedures including symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, predicted outcome and alternative diagnoses.
www.answermed.com
Provides basic information on medical conditions and procedures including symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, predicted outcome and alternative diagnoses.
www.answermed.com
HealthLink Plus
Consumer health information on general health, health care providers, medical research, insurance, wellness, mental health, and alternative medicine.
www.healthlinkplus.org
Consumer health information on general health, health care providers, medical research, insurance, wellness, mental health, and alternative medicine.
www.healthlinkplus.org
C.S.S. Doctor's Credentials Search
Search for a Doctor's Medical School, Board Certification, residence training, licensing, disciplinary action (if any), and other important information.
www.tese.com
Search for a Doctor's Medical School, Board Certification, residence training, licensing, disciplinary action (if any), and other important information.
www.tese.com
Revolution Health Group LLC
Provides advice and guidance to help individuals manage their health care, with product comparisons, membership plans, and an online store.
www.revolutionhealth.com
Provides advice and guidance to help individuals manage their health care, with product comparisons, membership plans, and an online store.
www.revolutionhealth.com
A Second Opinion Medical Information Services
Medical treatment options, physician background check service, best hospitals and doctors. (Ft. Walton Beach, FL)[Fee based service ed]
www.physicians-background.com
Medical treatment options, physician background check service, best hospitals and doctors. (Ft. Walton Beach, FL)[Fee based service ed]
www.physicians-background.com
Virtual Medical Centre
Offers health and medical information for Australia. Diseases, drugs, symptoms, treatments and lifestyle for men, women and children.
www.virtualmedicalcentre.com
Offers health and medical information for Australia. Diseases, drugs, symptoms, treatments and lifestyle for men, women and children.
www.virtualmedicalcentre.com
Health Consumer Alliance
Provides information to consumers and advocates about access to health care for low-income consumers, including consumer education materials in 13 languages.
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.
www.healthconsumer.org
Consumers Union - Health Care
Provides information on health services, medicaid, nursing homes and long-term care, insurance, prescription drugs, safety issues, and health care organizations.
www.consumersunion.org
Provides information on health services, medicaid, nursing homes and long-term care, insurance, prescription drugs, safety issues, and health care organizations.
www.consumersunion.org
Accent Health
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.
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.
www.accenthealth.com
The Merck Manual - Home Edition
Transforms the language of the professionals' version into commonly used English while retaining the vital information about diseases, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment.
www.merck.com
Transforms the language of the professionals' version into commonly used English while retaining the vital information about diseases, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment.
www.merck.com
WSJ.com - As Angry Patients Vent Online, Doctors Sue to Silence Them
Legal battles are becoming more frequent between website authors/owners and the doctors or institutions written about on the sites. (September 14, 2005)
online.wsj.com
Legal battles are becoming more frequent between website authors/owners and the doctors or institutions written about on the sites. (September 14, 2005)
online.wsj.com
The Doctor's Doctor
Explains how to interpret laboratory, surgical pathology, and cytology reports and provides information about various conditions and diseases. Maintained by a group of pathologists.
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.
www.thedoctorsdoctor.com
Agency for Health Care Policy and Research
Consumer health and patient information on health plans and insurance, prescriptions, conditions and diseases, surgery, quality of care, quitting smoking, and prevention and wellness.
www.ahrq.gov
Consumer health and patient information on health plans and insurance, prescriptions, conditions and diseases, surgery, quality of care, quitting smoking, and prevention and wellness.
www.ahrq.gov
Combined Health Information Database
A database produced by health-related agencies of the Federal Government. Provides titles, abstracts, and availability information for health information and health education resources.
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.
chid.nih.gov
Center For Medical Consumers
The Center is a unique not for profit, independent organization whose only agenda is informing and helping to protect members of the public in their encounters with the medical care system.
www.medicalconsumers.org
The Center is a unique not for profit, independent organization whose only agenda is informing and helping to protect members of the public in their encounters with the medical care system.
www.medicalconsumers.org
How to Evaluate Health Information on the 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.
www.cancer.gov
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.
www.cancer.gov
McGill Molson Medical Informatics: Student Projects
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.
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.
sprojects.mmi.mcgill.ca
MedicalClub
Provides interactive free health information on Women's, Children's and Family health concerns. Includes information on herbal medicines, supplements and First Aid. Bilingual, English/Spanish.
www.medicalclub.com
Provides interactive free health information on Women's, Children's and Family health concerns. Includes information on herbal medicines, supplements and First Aid. Bilingual, English/Spanish.
www.medicalclub.com
MDinteractive
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.
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.
mdinteractive.com
HealthStatus
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.
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.
www.healthstatus.com
U.S. Food and Drug Administration: Buying Medical Products Online
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.
www.fda.gov
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.
www.fda.gov
HealthLeader
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.
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.
www.healthleader.uthouston.edu
eMedicine Health
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.
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.
www.emedicinehealth.com
Evaluation of English and Spanish Health Information on the Internet
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.
www.rand.org
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.
www.rand.org
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.
www.nlm.nih.gov
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.
www.nlm.nih.gov
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