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Finding Health Information on the Web

MEDLINEplus - Choosing a Doctor or Health Care Service
Provides news, overviews, information for specific conditions, research, directories, etc.
Source: National Library of Medicine

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. You need a Flash plug-in, version 6 or above to view this.
Source: National Library of Medicine

20 Tips to Help Prevent Medical Errors
Source: Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, February 2000

Choosing a Dentist
Some questions to keep in mind when searching for a dentist.
Source: Stuart A. Greene D.D.S.

Choosing and Using a Health Plan
Source: Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality

Guide for Patients: How to Find the Best Health Information Online
Source: BMJ, March 9, 2002

How to Get the Best Medical Care
Online book.
2001

Information on Patient Choice
Answers to some of the questions you may have about the patient's right to choose the physician who will provide medical care and the surgeon who will perform an operation.
Source: American College of Surgeons

Now You have a Diagnosis: What's Next?
Make the best treatments decisions for you. PDF format.
Source: Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. February 2000

Questions to Ask Your Doctor Before You Have Surgery
Source: Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, January 1995

When You Need an Operation
Information about choosing a surgeon, seeking consultation, giving informed consent, and operation costs.
Source: American College of Surgeons

Which Medical Specialist for You?
A guide on how to decide on a medical specialist for yourself.
Source: American Board of Medical Specialties

Your Guide to Choosing Quality Health Care
Health plans, doctors, treatments, hospitals, and long-term care. PDF format.
Source: Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, updated July 2001

Finding Health Information on the Web

MEDLINEplus - Choosing a Doctor or Health Care Service
Provides news, overviews, information for specific conditions, research, directories, etc.
Source: National Library of Medicine

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. You need a free Flash plug-in, version 6 or above to view this.
Source: National Library of Medicine

Medical Library Association Encyclopedic Guide to Searching and Finding Health Information on the Web
Source: Medical Library Association

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