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Aging Boomers Drive Up Doctor Visits Over half (53 percent) of patients visiting the doctor in 2001 were over age 45, according to the latest annual report from CDC’s National Ambulatory Medical Care Survey, which looks at the medical ca... Details > National Center for Health Statistics, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention AMA Professional Resources   The AMA’s professional resources help physicians run an efficient medical practice. Resources include applications for HIPAA and PDAs and references for improving physician communications.... Details > American Medical Association American Journal of Critical Care   The American Journal of Critical Care (AJCC) is a bimonthly journal produced by the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses. Available online and in print, this publication is intended to bring t... Details > American Association of Critical-Care Nurses Confidentiality of Patient Records   This document discusses the AMA's policy on supporting the basic right of patients to privacy of their medical information and their right to control access to their information.... Details > American Medical Association EthnoMed: Ethnic Medicine Guide   This web site addresses cultural beliefs, medical and other related issues pertinent to the health care of recent immigrants and refugees fleeing to America from war-torn parts of the world. Topics in... Details > Educational Institution--Follow the Resource URL for More Information Free Healthcare Guide   This site maintained by Men's Health Network, provides access to different resources including Prescription Assistance links, Clinical Trials and more.... Details > Men's Health Network GetPalliativeCare.org   This site provides information, which benefits both patients and their families, offers reliable information, helps patients make medical decisions and choose treatments. Palliative care specializes i... Details > The Center to Advance Palliative Care Guide to Health Care Quality: How to Know It When You See It This guide is designed to help you get quality health care, stay healthy, and recover faster when you become sick. Tips are provided to help you be active in making decisions about your health care. ... Details > Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality Health Information - Loyola University Health System   Visitors to this web site can browse a symptom-oriented alphabetical listing of health topics; search a database for a new physician; and link to minimum preventive health screenings recommendations f... Details > Educational Institution--Follow the Resource URL for More Information Hospice Fact Sheet   This fact sheet provides a general overview about hospice and hospice services for the consumer. The document describes hospices and hospice care and answers your questions about the advantages of hos... Details > Hospice Association of America