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Patient Education
 Websites presented in alphabetical order ¡Bien! Border Health Information Network 
 A directory of health resources for consumers and health providers, including some written in Spanish. From a health information network in New Mexico made up of libraries, health centers, hospitals, and other institutions. http://www.bienhealth.org/ Topics: Health Last updated Oct 8, 2002 Aetna InteliHealth
This site provides consumer-friendly health information. Contains resources on drugs; dental health; a "Health A-Z" of "information about hundreds of diseases, conditions and procedures"; a medical dictionary; illustrations and interactive tools; and more. From an insurance company. http://www.intelihealth.com/ Topics: Health Last updated Apr 12, 2006 American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA): Patient Education
This site provides information for patients on anesthesia, including "the relief of pain and total care of the surgical patient before, during and after surgery." Features brochures on subjects such as types of anesthesia, anesthesia for children and seniors, anesthesia for childbirth, and interactions between anesthesia and herbal medicine; video clips on subjects such as sleep apnea and office-based surgery; and slide shows. http://www.asahq.org/patientEducation.htm Topics: Drugs & Medications by Type, Health, Medical Treatments & Devices Last updated Jan 27, 2004 Child Health Advice
"These guidelines (topics) are intended to help you determine how sick your child is and if you need to call your child's doctor. Their second purpose is to help you treat your child at home when it is safe to do so." Topics include head lice, eye injury, earache, sore throat, croup, diaper rash, diarrhea, and athlete's foot. From Children's Hospital and Regional Medical Center, Seattle, Washington state. http://www.seattlechildrens.org/medical-conditions/symptom-index-category/ Topics: Health Last updated Nov 6, 2009 Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery
This fact sheet describes this heart surgery procedure, with details about what to expect before, during, and after the surgery. From the Texas Heart Institute. http://texasheart.org/HIC/Topics/Proced/cab.cfm Topics: Health, Medical Treatments & Devices, The Human Body Last updated Jan 11, 2007 Dealing With Emergencies
"Review this topic before you need it. Then, when you are faced with an emergency or injury, you will know where to turn." Some of the conditions covered include cuts, chest pain, heart attacks, head injuries, poisoning, shock, and stroke. Includes material about the Heimlich maneuver and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). From WebMD. http://firstaid.webmd.com/tc/dealing-with-emergencies-overview Topics: Health, Public Health & Safety Last updated Dec 21, 2008 Department of Urology: Terminology
A browsable glossary of medical terms related to urology. From the Department of Urology, University of California, San Francisco. http://urology.ucsf.edu/patientGuides/terms.html Topics: Diseases & Conditions, Health, Health, Health & Medical Disciplines Last updated Aug 9, 2003 Dietitians of Canada/Les Diététistes du Canada
This group "is an association of food and nutrition professionals committed to the health and well-being of Canadians." This interactive site features information for consumers on subjects such as healthy nutrition, meal planning, and amount of physical activity. Also includes games relating to healthy diets and information about careers in nutrition. Searchable. Some material also available in French. http://www.dietitians.ca/ Topics: Health Last updated Mar 16, 2004 Fatigue and You
Contains "information on coping with cancer-related fatigue as well as self-help strategies to manage fatigue." Includes a general definition of cancer-related fatigue, a guide to delegating tasks to others, and tips for conserving energy. From the Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of California, San Francisco. http://cancer.ucsf.edu/crc/fatigue_and_you.php Topics: Cancer, Health, Health Last updated Jul 28, 2007 GrandmaSandy.com
Downloads of books and games about type 1 diabetes for young children. Books and some games also available in Spanish, French, Hebrew, Italian, and Swedish. Created by a woman whose grandson was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. http://www.grandmasandy.com Topics: Diseases & Conditions, Health, Health Last updated Sep 15, 2004 Guide to Health Care Quality
This booklet offers information for consumers on evaluating health care services to find quality care and make good health care decisions. It provides tips on finding and communicating with a physician, asking questions, and taking an active role in health care. From the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. http://www.ahrq.gov/consumer/guidetoq/ Topics: Consumer Research & Advocacy, Health Last updated Mar 19, 2007 Health News Review
This site reviews the quality of health articles published in magazines and newspapers and health stories on television news. Journalists and health professionals rate stories for accuracy, balance, honesty, and completeness. The site lists rating criteria and contributors' credentials. Searchable, or browse by publication date or media source. Includes explanations of concepts such as absolute versus relative risk. From a University of Minnesota journalism professor and the Foundation for Informed Medical Decision Making. http://www.healthnewsreview.org/ Topics: Health, Media Last updated Apr 27, 2006 HealthCORE: Health Communities Online Resource Education
This project addresses health literacy issues through providing access to electronic consumer health information. The website provides links to information for consumers on specific conditions, community/public health resources, and health literacy information for professionals in the medical field. Includes links to information in Spanish. From the Medical Center of Central Georgia (MCCG). http://www.healthCOREinfo.org Topics: Consumer Research & Advocacy, Health Last updated Oct 12, 2005 Journey to Wellness: An Online Health Magazine For African Americans
This website features articles on health issues affecting African Americans, covering general health, disease and prevention, faith and wellness, and consumer health topics. Includes archived broadcasts of the Journey to Wellness radio talk show (hosted by Dr. Mary Harris) that broadcasts on CNN Radio and other stations. The website and radio show are produced by a communications company "specializing in the production and dissemination of health care information targeted to ethnic minorities." http://www.journeytowellness.com Topics: Black Resources, Health Last updated Mar 22, 2006 KaiserEDU.org
This website is "designed to provide students, faculty and others interested in learning about health policy easy access to the latest data, research, analysis, and developments in health policy." Browse tutorials, reference libraries, and issue modules, and by topics such as women's health, minority health, and the uninsured. From the Kaiser Family Foundation. http://www.kaiseredu.org Topics: Health Last updated Sep 10, 2008 MedlinePlus: Evaluating Internet Health Information: A Tutorial From the National Library of Medicine
"This tutorial teaches you how to evaluate the health information that you find on the Web. It is about 16 minutes long." It walks consumers through the process of determining who is behind a website (such as a physician or a drug company), separating noncommercial and commercial content (such as advertising), checking to make sure the site is current, and more. From the National Library of Medicine (NLM) and the National Institutes of Health (NIH). http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/webeval/webeval.html Topics: Consumer Research & Advocacy, Health, Internet Guides & Search Tools Last updated Mar 28, 2006 MedlinePlus: Interactive Health Tutorials
"Using animated graphics each tutorial explains a procedure or condition in easy-to-read language. You can also listen to the tutorial." Includes tutorials on diseases and conditions, tests and diagnostic procedures, surgery and treatment procedures, and prevention and wellness. http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorial.html Topics: Health, Health, Medical Treatments & Devices Last updated Jun 19, 2004 Medpedia
Website for a "project to evolve a new model for sharing and advancing knowledge about health, medicine and the body among medical professionals and the general public." Features articles about health conditions and issues. All contributors are either physicians or have Ph.D.s in a health science. Provided in association with the Harvard Medical School; Stanford School of Medicine; University of California, Berkeley, School of Public Health; University of Michigan Medical School; and others. http://www.medpedia.com/ Topics: Health Last updated Apr 1, 2009 The Merck Manuals
Free online access to the Merck manuals, "a series of healthcare books for medical professionals and consumers." Manuals include Merck Manual Home Edition (medical reference), Manual of Health and Aging, Manual of Geriatrics, Manual of Diagnosis and Therapy, and Veterinary Manual. Also includes access to selected portions of the Merck Index (encyclopedia of chemicals, drugs, and biologicals). Several are available in other languages (not always the latest edition), and some require free registration. http://www.merck.com/pubs/ Topics: Health Last updated Jan 10, 2007 Minhaal
This is a "dual-language Arab portal that provides healthcare related information." It provides prevention and treatment information as well as coverage of diseases and conditions. As of early 2009, it is "in its Beta release currently covering a limited set of medical topics." In English and Arabic. From Mubadala Healthcare (Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates), in association with the Health Authority of Abu Dhabi and U.S. content providers such as WebMD. http://www.minhaal.ae/portal/portal/mhp/HomeEN Topics: Health Last updated Mar 30, 2009 National Health Observances
"Health observances are days, weeks, or months devoted to promoting particular health concerns. This planning guide developed by the National Health Information Center lists national health observances, along with the sponsoring organizations and information about supporting materials." Includes links to associated sites. From the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. http://www.healthfinder.gov/library/nho/ Topics: Health, Special Months Last updated Mar 7, 2006 The National Pain Foundation
The site offers information and support for the 75 million Americans who "live in chronic, debilitating pain." Includes treatment information, support groups, and directories of practitioners using both traditional and complementary therapies. All material is peer-reviewed. Users may register and create a personal pain inventory and journal. The foundation was created by a group of physicians to "advance functional recovery of persons in pain through information, education and support." Searchable. http://www.nationalpainfoundation.org/ Topics: Diseases & Conditions, Health, Health, Medical Treatments & Devices Last updated Dec 9, 2006 The Office of Minority Health: Asian American Profile
This fact sheet provides demographic data about Asian Americans, with an emphasis on health topics. It includes quick facts about rates of cancer, diabetes, heart disease, HIV/AIDS, immunization, infant mortality, and stroke in Asian American populations. Also provides data on health insurance coverage, health concerns, and other significant health characteristics. Includes links to full census reports. From the Office of Minority Health, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. http://www.omhrc.gov/templates/content.aspx?ID=3005 Topics: Health Last updated Apr 24, 2008 Partnership for Prescription Assistance (PPA)
Searchable directory of patient assistance programs (offering free and low-cost medicines). "Patients can determine which programs they may be eligible for by answering questions and using the online application wizard." Also features information on assistance programs for caregivers and doctors. Part of a national program "sponsored by America's pharmaceutical research companies." https://www.pparx.org/ Topics: Drugs, Health, Health Last updated Apr 20, 2006 Patient Education Resources
Information for cancer patients, family, and caregivers. Topics include caregiver and cancer-related fatigue; coping with chemotherapy; complementary and alternative medicine therapies; hospice; evaluating health information; health insurance and disability benefits; helping children understand cancer; nutrition; and communicating with your doctor. Browsable. From the Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of California, San Francisco. http://cancer.ucsf.edu/crc/education.php Topics: Cancer, Health, Long-term Care, Medical Treatments & Devices, Senior Health Last updated Jul 28, 2007 The Patient Guide to Breast Care
An introduction to the "terminology, procedures, and treatments associated with breast care and breast cancer." Includes information on breast anatomy, breast cancer biology, self-examination, mammograms, reconstruction, mastectomy, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and recovery. Also features a glossary. From the Carol Franc Buck Breast Care Center, University of California, San Francisco. http://breastcarecenter.ucsfmedicalcenter.org/trialsindex.html Topics: Cancer, Health, Medical Treatments & Devices, The Human Body, Women's Health Last updated Nov 27, 2005 PDRHealth: Prescription Drug Information and Health Information
Consumer information from the Physicians' Desk Reference (PDR) company about "detecting, preventing, and treating a variety of medical conditions." Disease Overviews presents facts, anatomy, and descriptions of problems associated with various bodily structures. Drug Information "is written in lay terms and is based on the FDA-approved drug information found in the PDR." Clinical Trials "provides information services featuring listings of drugs in clinical research, clinical trials, clinical trial results, FDA approvals and more." Searchable. http://www.pdrhealth.com/ Topics: Consumer Research & Advocacy, Drugs, Health, Medical Treatments & Devices Last updated Mar 27, 2009 People Living With Cancer
This "patient information website of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO), is designed to help patients and families make informed health-care decisions. The site provides information on more than 85 types of cancer, clinical trials, coping, side effects, a Find an Oncologist database, message boards, patient support organizations, and more." Also includes a medical dictionary, illustrations, and links to related sites. http://www.plwc.org/ Topics: Cancer, Drugs, Health, Medical Treatments & Devices Last updated May 10, 2006 The Stanford Health Library
A collection of resources from the free consumer health library of Stanford Hospital and Clinics. Includes links to Web sites and electronic books (e-books) on women's health, children's health, men's health, diseases and disorders, and drug information and therapies. An online video collection addresses current medical treatments, cancer supportive care, and other health topics. The library will also prepare personalized, custom research packets (no initial cost). http://healthlibrary.stanford.edu/ Topics: Consumer Research & Advocacy, Health, Health, Libraries & Archives by Type Last updated May 29, 2003 UCSF Neurocritical Care and Stroke: Patient Information
A glossary of medical terms related to "brain vascular disorders including aneurysm, subarachnoid hemorrhage, and stroke." From the Neurovascular Service, University of California, San Francisco. http://neurology.ucsf.edu/stroke/patinfo.htm Topics: Diseases & Conditions, Health, Health Last updated Jul 29, 2008 UpToDate Patient Information
This site provides "articles for patients and their family members who seek current, reliable information on a variety of medical conditions and topics." Browsable by topic (such as arthritis and cancer) or by name of condition. Information is written by physicians and "reviewed by multiple experts for accuracy." Searchable. From a "clinical information resource that is used by physicians and major medical institutions throughout the world." http://www.uptodate.com/patients/index.html Topics: Diseases & Conditions, Health, Health, Senior Health Last updated Jul 3, 2008 Washington State Medical Association (WSMA): Patient Resources
Features recent health care news and information for Washington state residents, a physician locator search tool, patient brochures, provider definitions, and links. Includes information concerning the Physician Orders for Life Sustaining Treatment (POLST) form, and details about advance directives (such as living wills and durable power of attorney for health care). http://www.wsma.org/patient_resources.cfm Topics: Health, Health, Notable People Last updated Oct 25, 2007 Ways You Can Help Your Family Prevent Medical Errors!
Illustrated, easy-to-understand suggestions for preventing medical errors such as getting the wrong medicine, taking the wrong amount of medicine, getting sick from staying in the hospital, and doctors operating on the wrong part of the body. Includes links to related fact sheets and other resources on medical errors and patient safety. Also available in Spanish. From the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. http://www.ahrq.gov/consumer/5tipseng/5tips.htm Topics: Consumer Research & Advocacy, Health Last updated Dec 3, 2007 What Is MS?
An overview of multiple sclerosis (MS). Contains information on causes and the role of the immune system; diagnosis; treatments including immunomodulating, immunosuppressive, experimental, and symptomatic; rehabilitation; health psychology and neuropsychology; and disability benefits and medical insurance. Includes illustrations. From the Multiple Sclerosis Center, University of California, San Francisco. http://neurology.ucsf.edu/msc/faq.htm Topics: Diseases & Conditions, Health, Infectious Diseases, Medical Treatments & Devices Last updated Aug 21, 2008 World Health Day: 7 April
Collection of links to sites related to World Health Day. "On this day around the globe, thousands of events mark the importance of health for productive and happy lives." Also includes links to recent UN documents on the subjects of human health and illness prevention and treatment. Available in several languages. From the Dag Hammarskjöld Library of the United Nations (UN). http://www.un.org/Depts/dhl/health/ Topics: Health Last updated Feb 23, 2007 Your Link to Virtual Hospital's Wealth of Patient Information
Health information on many topics, arranged by category. All materials on the site are peer-reviewed and written by "faculty and staff from the University of Iowa's Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine and UI Hospitals and Clinics." http://www.uihealthcare.com/vh/ Topics: Health, Health Last updated Dec 2, 2007 |
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