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. www.spotlighthealth.com
Medical and health information for health professionals, patients and families. Information about hospitals, diseases, injuries, health care, surgery and infections. 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. 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 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. 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. 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. www.medhelp.org
An online community seminar for healthcare consumers to become even better patients by improving the relationship with their doctor. 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. goodhealth.freeservers.com
Patient education information written by the nurses and physicians at Children's Hospital Medical Center of Cincinnati. www.cincinnatichildrens.org/family/pep
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. 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. 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. www.enhancementinc.com
A resource that brings together valuable information from trusted sources on topics such as medications, health, diseases, supplements, and natural medicine. www.healthtouch.com
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