Medical Information Sites

This one is to remind me - and you - of decent places to find health/medical information. I warned you that one reason for this Blog was to give me a place to archive info I'll need.

I've always used the databases from my library's home page. However, I won't be able to do that from home once I've retired (so sad.) I'll continue to use library resources, but I'll miss the convenience of doing research at 2am or Sunday. Sigh...

I tell students to go to med schools or "experts" first - find trusted information! And remember doctors don't always agree on the "right" treatment. You need to do the research, discuss your findings with your doctor, and be a partner in your health care. I have a great doctor who approves of my method - if I come across one who doesn't, I'm running away from them as fast as I can.

Here are some decent sites (by means not all complete, so I'll continue to update) - the links will open in a new window for me & you:

Health/Medical Information Websites

www.mayoclinic.com

http://healthfinder.gov

http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/

http://www.cdc.gov/

http://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/healthlibrary

http://www.mskcc.org/cancer-care

http://www.uclahealth.org/body.cfm?id=477

MD/Hospital Rating Sites:

http://www.patientslikeme.com

http://www.healthgrades.com/