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Patient education AIUM, The Association for Medical Ultrasound: Patients 
 Questions and answers about how ultrasounds work. Discusses diagnostic ultrasound imaging (sonography or ultrasonography), doppler ultrasound (evaluates blood flow in organs), reasons to have an ultrasound, and related topics. Explains why "sonograms should be performed only when medically indicated" and offers views on ultrasound machines for personal use and "keepsake imaging." From the American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine (AIUM), "an association of doctors, sonographers and scientists." http://www.aium.org/patients/aboutExam.aspx Topics: Reproductive and Sexual Health, Women's Health Last updated Feb 19, 2009 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 Blood-thinning Medicines
Basic information about blood thinners, which are "part of a class of medicines called anticoagulants. Although they are called blood thinners, these medicines do not really thin your blood. Instead, they decrease the blood's ability to clot." Includes an overview of drug interactions and side effects, and a list of items to discuss with your doctor before taking a blood thinner. Also available in Spanish. From the Texas Heart Institute at St. Luke's Episcopal Hospital. http://texasheart.org/HIC/Topics/Meds/blodmeds.cfm Topics: Diseases & Conditions, Drugs & Medications by Type Last updated Dec 21, 2006 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 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 Diabetes Information
This U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) site focuses on food and meal planning "and the medical products [used] to treat your diabetes, including glucose meters, insulin pumps, diabetes medicines, and insulin." Includes information about product use, selection, recalls, and approvals; needle disposal; and more. Also includes information about complications, a question and answer section, and news about diabetes. Searchable. http://www.fda.gov/diabetes/ Topics: Diseases & Conditions, Drugs & Medications by Type, Nutrition & Food Safety, Recipes & Food Preparation Last updated May 18, 2003 Familydoctor.org: Over-the-Counter (OTC) Medicines
Fact sheets on over-the-counter (OTC) medicines, which are "medicines you can buy without a prescription from your doctor." Some of the topics covered include drug interactions, allergic reactions, groups at risk for adverse effects (such as children and pregnant women), active ingredients in OTC medicine, and specific OTC drugs such as antihistamines and pain relievers. From the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP). http://familydoctor.org/online/famdocen/home/otc-center.html Topics: Drugs & Medications by Type Last updated Oct 1, 2007 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 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 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 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 Nutrition and Health Info Sheets
Designed for the layperson, these fact sheets provide information on specific topics such as calcium, osteoporosis, cholesterol, ephedra, fiber, fat, iron and anemia, low carbohydrate diets, soy, and St. John's wort. Also features "General Nutrition & Health Guidelines" with tips about fitness and diet. From the Department of Nutrition, University of California, Davis. http://nutrition.ucdavis.edu/InfoSheets/ Topics: Medical Treatments & Devices, Nutrition & Food Safety Last updated Aug 24, 2006 Over-the-Counter Medicines: What's Right For You?
Guide to understanding and deciding whether to use nonprescription, over-the-counter (OTC) medicines. Subjects include how to read a label, drug interactions, checking for expired medicine, pregnancy and breast-feeding, giving OTC medicine to children, child-resistant packaging, and protecting yourself from tampering. From the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Consumer Healthcare Products Association (CHPA). http://www.fda.gov/Drugs/EmergencyPreparedness/BioterrorismandDrugPreparedness/ucm133301.htm Topics: Drugs & Medications by Type Last updated Jul 7, 2009 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 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 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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