Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
Information for patients to become better informed and participate as partners
in their own health care. The site has materials that will help patients get
safe, high quality care.
American Hospital Association
A list of consumer-oriented health care Web sites for finding health
information, understanding the health care system, making informed
choices about health care, finding a health care provider, preparing
for care, and getting the support you need.
American Medical Association
Find a doctor with this online physician locator.
Learn more about heath care by using this patient education library.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Information on healthy living and diseases, including a section
on men's health
healthfinder®
Sponsored by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, this
site offers links to hundreds of sites on the Internet that provide
reliable consumer health care information and support. The site
features information on prevention and wellness and a drug interaction
checker.
Institute for Healthcare Improvement
Lists of resources for patients who are looking for support after
a particular medical event or who are trying to communicate with
other patients and families about similar issues.
Joint Commission
Information to help patients make informed choices about ambulatory
care, assisted living, behavioral health care, health plans, home
care and hospice, hospital stays, laboratory services, and long-term
care.
Leapfrog Group
Information on health care quality allows patients to compare hospitals
and make an informed choice about where to receive care.
MEDLINEplus®
MEDLINEplus® has extensive information from the National Institutes
of Health and other trusted sources on over 650 diseases and conditions,
medications, and wellness issues.
National Council for Patient Information and Education
Resources designed to help consumers make sound decisions about using
medicines.
National Institutes of Health
Information on many health topics, including a section on men's
health.
National Patient Safety Foundation
Tools and resources to help patients become active members of their
health care team. Educational activities are centered on educating
patients on how to become involved in their own health care, as
well as working with hospitals to build partnerships with their
patient community.
SoS Rx Coalition
A collection of tools and resources to improve medication safety
for all consumers and patients, with a focus on seniors.
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
The Federal Government's principal Web site for all essential health
care services and information.
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Tools, tips, and information to inform veterans about their benefits
and health care programs.
World Health Organization
Information on health topics that affect people around the world.