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Port Ludlow Portals >> PLHealth.org (Home) >> Resource Center >> Online Health Information >> Information Sources PORT LUDLOW HEALTH NEWS (Click!) ONLINE HEALTH EDUCATION SITES | How to Evaluate such Internet Sites | . SELECTIVE OVERVIEW a Handout/Flyer . | | . INFORMATION BY SOURCE ORGANIZATION | | * * | . INFORMATION BY SELECTED HEALTH TOPIC * * | . INFORMATION VIA DIFFERENT MEDIA * * | . INFORMATION BY DIFFERENT SEARCH MODALITIES | | | | | | | | | | . FEDERAL GOVERNMENT e.g.National Institute of Health (NIH) . UNIVERSITY WEBS e.g. Johns Hopkins . SPECIALTY ORGANIZATIONS e.g. Cancer Society . COMMERCIAL INFORMATION PROVIDERS e.g. Healthwise HEALTH INFORMATION: ONLINE PATIENT EDUCATION AN OVERVIEW OF SELECTED SITES (A MATRIX) Evaluation of Online Information Sites [How can you tell the good from the bad?] Finding Credible, Reliable Objective Health Information on the Internet: Guidelines and Best Practices for Internet Health and Medical Research [ABOUT, 2010] Evaluating Health Information [MedlinePlus (NIH)] MedlinePlus Guide to Healthy Web Surfing Consider the source--Use recognized authorities Focus on quality--All Web sites are not created equal Be a cyberskeptic--Quackery abounds on the Web Look for the evidence--Rely on medical research, not opinion Check for currency--Look for the latest information Beware of bias--What is the purpose? Who is providing the funding? Protect your privacy--Health information should be confidential Consult with your health professional--Patient/provider partnerships lead to the best medical decisions Evaluating Internet Health Information: A Tutorial from the National Library of Medicine A User's Guide to Finding and Evaluating Health Information on the Web [Medical Library Association] MLA "Top Ten" Most Useful Consumer Health websites The HON Code of Conduct for medical and health Web sites (HONcode) Quality Criteria for Health related Websites [COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES (2002)] HEALTH INFORMATION BY SOURCE (Organization or Institution) (Federal) Government Health Websites National Institutes of Health NIH: Health Information NIH: A-Z Index of Health Topics A - B - C - D - E - F - G - H - I - J - K - L - M - N - O - P - Q - R - S - T - U - V - W - X - Undiagnosed Diseases Program (in the Office of Rare Diseases Research) The program is trans-NIH in scope. It is organized by the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI), the NIH Office of Rare Diseases Research (ORDR) and the NIH Clinical Center. Many medical specialties from other NIH research centers and institutes contribute expertise needed to conduct the program, including endocrinology, immunology, oncology, dermatology, dentistry, cardiology, and genetics, which are represented among the dozens of participating senior attending physicians who participate in the program's clinical research. NIH Institutes and Centers: (Quick Links) NCI NEI NHLBI NHGRI NIA NIAAA NIAID NIAMS NIBIB NICHD NIDCD NIDCR NIDDK NIDA NIEHS NIGMS NIMH NIMHD NINDS NINR NLM CIT CSR FIC NCCAM NCRR CC OD MedlinePlus (see for details: National Institute of Health) A good place to start is the Web site of the National Institute of Health (NIH) Medline Plus (medlineplus.gov) , which provides authoritative up-to-date information on over 800 diseases and conditions from the world's largest medical library, the National Library of Medicine. All you need to do is search for your health topic through its alphabetical index! The Medline Plus home page also has links to extensive information about drugs, an illustrated medical encyclopedia, interactive patient tutorials, and the latest health news. If you would like to search for more in-depth medical articles on your health topic, another NIH website PubMed, pubmed.gov, has over 19 million citations: just type in a few keywords and you will find the latest research! There is also a new innovative website, NIH Senior Health, nihseniorhealth.gov/, which provides basic health and wellness information with buttons at the top of each page to make the text bigger, change text color, or even hear the text read aloud! PubMed (NIH/ U.S.National Library of Medicine/ National Center for Biotechnology Information) "PubMed comprises more than 20 million citations for biomedical literature from MEDLINE, life science journals, and online books. Citations may include links to full-text content from PubMed Central and publisher web sites." PubMed Help PubMed Clinical Queries PUB MED HEALTH "... specializes in reviews of clinical effectiveness research, with easy-to-read summaries for consumers as well as full technical reports. Clinical effectiveness research finds answers to the question “What works?” in medical and health care. PubMed Health is a service provided by the National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI) at the U.S. National Library of Medicine (NLM). About Clinical Effectiveness Research Understanding research results A-Z Index National Cancer Institute PDQ, Physician Data Query, is the National Cancer Institute's comprehensive cancer database. It contains evidence-based summaries on a wide range of cancer topics including adult and pediatric cancer treatment, supportive and palliative care, screening and detection, prevention, genetics, supportive and palliative care, and complementary and alternative medicine: www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/pdq Summaries are available in two formats (1) health professional versions with detailed technical information and links to PubMed abstracts; and (2) patient versions in lay language most with illustrations and inks to the NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms: http://www.cancer.gov/dictionary/. Both versions of the summaries are available to the public as a service of the NCI. Get More Information From the National Cancer Institute (NCI) ... "U.S. residents may call the National Cancer Institute's (NCI's) Cancer Information Service toll-free at 1-800-4-CANCER (1-800-422-6237) Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. A trained Cancer Information Specialist is available to answer your questions." For more information from the NCI, please write to this address: NCI Public Inquiries Office Suite 3036A 6116 Executive Boulevard, MSC8322 Bethesda, MD 20892-8322 Chat online The NCI's LiveHelp® online chat service provides Internet users with the ability to chat online with an Information Specialist. The service is available from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Eastern time, Monday through Friday. Information Specialists can help Internet users find information on NCI Web sites and answer questions about cancer. See also: Cancer Terms Information from the American Cancer Society & other Non-Profit Cancer Organizations The National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM) [NIH] "... is the Federal Government's lead agency for scientific research on complementary and alternative medicine (CAM). We are 1 of the 27 institutes and centers that make up the National Institutes of Health (NIH) within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Our Mission The mission of NCCAM is to define, through rigorous scientific investigation, the usefulness and safety of complementary and alternative medicine interventions and their roles in improving health and health care. National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (in NIH) Health Finder incl. Health A-Z [U.S. Department of Health & Human Services] "a government Web site where you will find information and tools to help you and those you care about stay healthy. Our Content: When making decisions about your health, it’s important to know where to go to get the latest, most reliable information. healthfinder.gov has resources on a wide range of health topics selected from over 1,600 government and non-profit organizations to bring you the best, most reliable health information on the Internet." Content guidelines ["We invite you to review our content guidelines to learn more about how resources on healthfinder.gov are reviewed and selected."] CHID Online Data Base The Combined Health Information Database (CHID) is a collection of health information materials provided by many leading federal health agencies and nonprofit organizations. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention [with A-Z Index & Site Search] 1600 Clifton Road Northeast Atlanta, GA 30329-4018 (404) 639-3311 Diseases & Conditions Emergency Preparedness and Response Environmental Health Healthy Living Travelers' Health CDC's Blog Emerging Infectious Diseases (Monthly) Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) [US Dept of Health & Human Services] Clinical Information Consumers & Patients Quality & Patient Safety Non-Governmental, Non-Profit Organizations Institute of Medicine (IOM) "... is an independent, nonprofit organization that works outside of government to provide unbiased and authoritative advice to decision makers and the public. Established in 1970, the IOM is the health arm of the National Academy of Sciences, which was chartered under President Abraham Lincoln in 1863. Nearly 150 years later, the National Academy of Sciences has expanded into what is collectively known as the National Academies, which comprises the National Academy of Sciences, the National Academy of Engineering, the National Research Council, and the IOM. Our Mission: The Institute of Medicine serves as adviser to the nation to improve health." National Area Health Education Center Organization (NAO) Western Washington Area Health Education Center The Western Washington Area Health Education Center works to assure equity of and access to health care for underserved rural and urban populations in western Washington through education and workforce development. University Medical Centers UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTERS MayoClinic.com: A-Z Index to Information about Diseases Mayo Medical School: "Drs. Will and Charlie Mayo helped found and develop the medical school at the University of Minnesota with a two million dollar gift in 1917. Until the early 1970s, staff doctors were professors at the University of Minnesota medical school. The Mayo Clinic was a pioneer and helped establish the current residency education system. In 1972, Mayo Clinic began its own medical school (Mayo Medical School) in Rochester." [Wikipedia] All MayoClinic.com Topics - You are viewing a feed that contains frequently updated content. When you subscribe to a feed, it is added to the Common Feed List. Updated information from the feed is automatically downloaded to your computer and can be viewed in Internet Explorer and other programs. Learn more about feeds. Johns Hopkins Medicine: Conditions & Treatments Cleveland Clinic Find Health Information (by Keyword and by Topic) University of Washington Medical Center Health Education Services and Support Groups John Cortner Cancer Library This library, located on 8-SE, room 8348, is for patients, families and friends. The library is open during clinic hours. The library contains books, videos, patient education pamphlets, community information on cancer organizations and a wealth of other cancer information. Patients and families may use the available computers with Internet access and a printer. Health Information Resource Center The Health Information Resource Center at UW Medical Center provides high quality, individualized health information to patients, families, staff and community members. The center provides information to help users actively participate in their own health care. Institute of Translational Health Sciences The ITHS is a dynamic and interactive organization with a mission to create, enable, and sustain innovative translational research and research collaborations across disciplines and professions which will accelerate the development of concepts and tangible products that will improve human health. M.D.Andersen Cancer Center, Houston, University of Texas [A-Z cancer condition directory, cancer topics, clinical trials & "Patient Care Essentials"] Specialty (Special Condition) Organizations Alzheimer's Association [see also: Alzheimer Resources] Arthritis Arthritis Foundation Conditions & Treatments The American College of Rheumatology .... has compiled this list to give you a starting point for your own additional research. The ACR does not endorse or maintain these Web sites, and is not responsible for any information or claims provided on them. It is always best to talk with your rheumatologist for more information and before making any decisions about your care. National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases Information Clearinghouse Cancer [see also: other Cancer Resources American Cancer Society (plhealth.org) Local Seattle Office: Tel: 206-283-1152 (Press "Option 3") Seattle Cancer Care Alliance (Information Resources [plhealth.org]) See also: National Cancer Institute (NCI) (plhealth.org) National Foundation for Cancer Research Western Chapter ACOR: Association of Cancer Online Resources Dr. Susan Love Research Foundation [Breast Cancer] Leukemia and Lymphoma Society Our National Office is based in White Plains, NY: The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society 1311 Mamaroneck Avenue, Suite 310 White Plains, NY 10605 Phone: (914) 949-5213 Fax: (914) 949-6691 Local Address: Washington/Alaska Chapter 530 Dexter Ave N Ste 300 Seattle, Washington 98109 DIABETES American Diabetes Association Diabetes (PlHealth.org) Heart [see also Heart & Stroke Resources] American Heart Association Local Contact: Cherish Hart, Director Heart & Stroke Programs King County, Washington American Heart Association 710 2nd Ave., Siute 900 Seattle, WA 98104 206-632-6881 Order American Heart Association Educational Brochures See also: Cardiac & Stroke Protocols for Washington State National Federation of the Blind Resources Washington State: Resources and Organizations Products & Technologies Groups & Organizations Commercial Health Information Providers: Online WebMD (Corporate Level) [Wikipedia] Consumer Network WebMD.com ("Better Information Better Health") MedicineNet.com ("Bring Doctors' Knowledge to you") EMedicineHealth.com ("Experts for Everyday Emergencies") Topics A-Z "Find ... information on common diseases, conditions, procedures, tests, and first aid. Find your medical topic by using the A-Z list (select a letter - over 850 topics listed) or the search function above." RxList.com ("The Internet Drug Index") Professional Network Medscape (Nurses) EMedicine.Medscape.com: Continually Updated Clinical Reference [Browse by Specialty] Medscape is a web resource for physicians and other health professionals. It features peer-reviewed original medical journal articles,... ....sold Medscape to WebMD in December 2001. [Wikipedia]. Emedicine was sold to WebMD in January 2006. [Wikipedia] Cardiology Emergency Medicine Cardiovascular Neurology / Strokes Hemorrhagic Stroke Ischemic Stroke Emergency Medical Systems Disaster Planning EMS & Terrorism Hazmat Gout [incl. link to Medscape's Gout Resource Center] Oncology Medscape Education [Nursing] theHeart.org Healthwise Conceptual Model ("Decision Points") Search Categories (Data Bases): Health Topics Illnesses, symptoms, first aid, wellness... Medical Tests Tests and exams for medical conditions... Medications Prescription and non-prescription drugs... Interactive Tools Try a health calculator or take a quiz... Support Groups Self-help and support groups... Complementary & Alternative Medicine Herbs, etc... Search the Healthwise Knowledge Base (Group Health' Patient Education) Harrison Medical Center's "Health Center": Access to Health Information from Healthwise Search Topics A-Z [Harrison Medical Center] Unleash the Power of EPIC with Healthwise [with video; Healthwise embedded in EPIC via "MyChart" | EPIC: My Chart] If you are seeing this, you have attempted to link to the UpToDate widget but are experiencing a problem. Please visit UpToDate for more information. UpToDate-Service [used by at least some physicians in Kitsap County; some physicians refer their patients to "UpToDate for Patients"] AVAILABLE ALSO TO PATIENTS: To enable shared decision making between clinicians and patients, we offer a web site where patients can view our patient-level information for free or subscribe to access physician-level content. "When your patient is looking for more in-depth information on their disease or condition, refer them to the FREE patient information available on our patient site! Your patients will be able to search hundreds of patient topics and you'll know that the information they're finding is accurate and trustworthy. "UpToDate's free patient information is considered "Beyond the Basics." It is best suited for patients who already have a basic understanding of their condition or disease and are looking for more in-depth information. These articles are 5-10 pages long, are written at a high school reading level and include some medical terms. Commercial Health Information Providers: Health Brochures HopeHealth.Com (used by Navy Hospital Clinic in Bremerton) "... is a specialty publisher focused on producing easy-to-read, interesting, and actionable health, wellness and benefits media" (e.g. wellness brochures) "...over 30 years of serving workplaces, health plans and communities. We have more than 3,000 clients, in all 50 states, and of different sizes and descriptions. ...health, marketing, wellness, benefits, technical writing, clear design and creative skills — all combined into one powerful employee communication engine. ...easy-to-read and high comprehension content. We’re committed to Plain Language, improving health literacy, and producing relevant, actionable information. " Browse All Brochures "Critical Thinking" [Want Them to Take Your Wellness Communication Seriously? Then Lighten Up! Posted on July 12, 2011] Krames [used by Jefferson Healthcare] "... is the market leader in patient education and consumer health information solutions. Over 85 percent of American hospitals, as well as leading health plans, employer groups, private practices and pharmaceutical companies use Krames’ solutions to improve quality of care, streamline workflow and lower healthcare costs. Disclaimer: The WebGuys behind this assembly of Web resources are not responsible for the content of the Web Sites to which they have provided links. Nothing on this site shall constitute medical advice. Click for full disclaimer statement! Return to: Top of this Page | Resource Center | PLHEATH.ORG (Home) | Port Ludlow Community Resources Last updated: June 2013 (gk) -- krumme(at)comcast(dot)net

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