| ICU_Answer_Page Written by a critical care nurse, and aimed at patients and relatives. The site offers information, links and a forum. |
| JAMA\'s_Patient_Education_Pages The full text of patient education pages from the Journal of the American Medical Association. |
| James_Kimbro_Maguire,_Jr_,_M_D__Simmons_Surgical_Society Dr. Maguire is a spine surgeon and member of the Simmons Surgical Society. |
| Lab_Tests_Online Designed as a single resource where people can find up-to-date lab testing information vital to the understanding and management of their health. |
| MayoClinic_com Experts provide current medical information and news on health topics. |
| MCare__Health_at_Home 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. |
| Med_Help_International_-_The_Virtual_Medical_Center_for_Patients 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 networkin |
| The_Medical_Reporter An independent, educational health and medical magazine on the Web for health care consumers. |
| Medifocus_Patient_Research_Guides 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. |
| MedInfo_-_Patient_Information MedInfo provides accessible and easy to understand information for patients on common ailments and medical questions. |
| MUSC_Health Complete health and disease information along with the latest health care news. Presented by the experts at the Medical University of South Carolina. |
| National_Council_on_Patient_Information_and_Education_(NCPIE) 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 |
| NetHealth_Online_Guide A comprehensive guide to health on the Internet, with reviews and links to hundreds of online resources. |
| Netwellness_org Health and wellness information from the faculty of the Universities of Cincinnati, Ohio State and Case Western Reserve. Question answering for non-emergencies. |
| NOAH__Health_Topics_and_Resources A meta site of listings by topic and source with the added bonus of offering a large selection of materials in Spanish as well as English. |
| Ohio_State_University\'s_Patient_Education_Documents Covers an extensive list of medical and surgical conditions. Documents are available in pdf format. |
| Patient_Medical_Assistant Dr. Michael Cole's quick and simple guidelines for common medical problems. |
| Patient_Protect 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. |
| PreOp_com Offers patients animated videos, graphics, and medical illustrations as explanations for the most common surgical and diagnostic procedures performed in the US. |
| Remedyfind Individuals and health care professionals can rate and review the effectiveness of different treatments for specific health conditions. |
| Seek_Wellness Information on incontinence, ual problems, low testosterone, high fiber foods, eating disorders, wellness, fitness, overactive bladder, arthritis, and some other diseases. |
| Simmons_Surgical_Society The Simmons Surgical Society is a group of physicians dedicated to the alleviation of pain and suffering experienced by patients with spinal disorders |
| SoYouWanna_Be_A_Human_Guinea_Pig? This full-length article will teach you how to "volunteer" for science experiments, from simple questionnaires to complex drug trials. |
| StopGettingSick_com Current medical news, articles, and research. |
| Think_Like_A_Doctor An online community seminar for healthcare consumers to become even better patients by improving the relationship with their doctor. |
| Tips_of_All_Sorts_com Small bits of advice and tips on a variety of subjects, primarily health-related. |
| Whole_Hearted_Living Provided by the Oxford Heart Health Network and the Oxford County Board of Health, Ontario, Canada. It contains useful health information and links. |
| Why_Doctors_Order_Laboratory_Tests 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 s |
| Wired_for_Health 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. |
| ACROSSnet_-_Australians_Creating_Online_Support_Systems ACROSSnet provides access to information, education and support regarding suicide and its prevention, particularly for rural and remote Australians. |
| American_Association_of_Suicidology AAS run suicide support centers across the whole of the USA. Lists emergency numbers for their centers. |
| Apocalypse_Suicide_Site To provide support for those planning suicide, or those trying to help a suicidal person to live. Information on what to do and how to cope. Includes depression chatrooms and hosted support groups. |
| The_Black_Dog Supportive virtual resource centre for men who suffer from depression or experience suicidal thoughts. Offers alternative problem solving techniques to suicide. |
| Byron_Peter_Foundation_For_Hope,_Inc_ Non-profit foundation formed to provide opportunities of hope for at-risk youth. |
| Cheekyde Help for suicidal people or people who self harm. |
| Community_for_Hope_Suicide_Prevention_&_Support_Group Nonprofit organization supporting suicide prevention, intervention, and response. |
| Distress_Centre_Peel Round the clock confidential support for suicide, depression, and crisis for residents of Mississauga, Brampton and the Town of Caledon. |
| The_Gift_of_Keith Personal and family articles in memory included with support information for survivors of suicide. |
| Hollow_Tree___A_Survivors_Inspirational_Poetic_Story Story of the lives of a child and a tree as they attempt to survive. |
| IFOTES International Federation of Telephonic Emergency Services. Helplines in 31 countries, mostly in Europe. |
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