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    AMA Professional Resources  External Links Disclaimer Logo
    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  External Links Disclaimer Logo
    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  External Links Disclaimer Logo
    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
    Free Healthcare Guide  External Links Disclaimer Logo
    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  External Links Disclaimer Logo
    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  External Links Disclaimer Logo
    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  External Links Disclaimer Logo
    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
    Improving Health Care Quality: A Guide for Patients and Families
    Also available in: Spanish
    Practical tips on what people can do to improve the quality of the health care services they receive, including how to avoid medical errors. This guide focuses on the key health care choices people ty... Details >
    Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
    Improving Medication Safety  External Links Disclaimer Logo
    The information on this web site is intended to help hospitals and other health care systems to improve patient safety by reducing medication errors. Users can find useful resources – references and ... Details >
    American Hospital Association
    Organizations
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    Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
    Quality Interagency Coordination Task Force
    American College of PhysiciansExternal Links Disclaimer Logo
    American Thoracic SocietyExternal Links Disclaimer Logo
    Children's Angel FlightExternal Links Disclaimer Logo
    Hospice Patients Alliance, Inc.External Links Disclaimer Logo
    Institute for Family-Centered CareExternal Links Disclaimer Logo
    Institute for Healthcare ImprovementExternal Links Disclaimer Logo
    Institute for Safe Medication PracticesExternal Links Disclaimer Logo
    National Kidney FoundationExternal Links Disclaimer Logo

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