Websites on selecting a doctor, hospital or healthcare plan
Please note: The Library has no control over the material found on the Internet and the Library assumes not responsibility for the quality or accuracy, of any Internet resource. These health sites have been selected from a variety of sources. The Somerset Public Library does not endorse any of these sites, they are for informational purposes only. Health care professionals should always be contacted for health matters.
ABMS Certified Doctor Homepage American Board of Medical Specialties verification and search services. Administrators in Medicine (AIM) Online physician directory American Hospital Directory Data, statistics and information about hospitals. AMA Physician Select Provides information on virtually every licensed physician in the U.S. from the American Medical Association. Insurance Consumer Guide Information on this site will help you to find out how to choose a health insurance plan that best meets needs.
Massachusetts Board of Registration in Medicine A comprehensive look at physicians licensed to practice medicine in Massachusetts, includes malpractice information, professional publications and more.
ABMS Certified Doctor Homepage American Board of Medical Specialties verification and search services. Administrators in Medicine (AIM) Online physician directory American Hospital Directory Data, statistics and information about hospitals. AMA Physician Select Provides information on virtually every licensed physician in the U.S. from the American Medical Association. Insurance Consumer Guide Information on this site will help you to find out how to choose a health insurance plan that best meets needs.
Massachusetts Board of Registration in Medicine A comprehensive look at physicians licensed to practice medicine in Massachusetts, includes malpractice information, professional publications and more.
Additional healthcare websites
Please note: The Library has no control over the material found on the Internet and the Library assumes not responsibility for the quality or accuracy, of any Internet resource. These health sites have been selected from a variety of sources. The Somerset Public Library does not endorse any of these sites, they are for informational purposes only. Health care professionals should always be contacted for health matters.
Aging Parents and Elder Care
Providing care for our aging parents or elder spouse can often be very frustrating, with new surprises almost every day. Whether you care for aging parents in your home, or manage elder care plans from a distance, most of us don't know where to go for reliable answers ... or even what questions to ask. This site provides resources for Aging Parents and Elder Care.
Complete Home Medical Guide
Third revised edition by the Columbia University College of Physicians & Surgeons of the Complete Home Medical Guide
Depression
The Health Library at Stanford
Interactive Health Tutorials
The tutorials listed on this U.S. National Library of Medicine are interactive health education resources from the Patient Education Institute. Using animated graphics each tutorial explains a procedure or condition in easy-to-read language. You can also listen to the tutorial. NOTE: These tutorials require a special Flash plug-in, version 4 or above. If you do not have Flash, you will be prompted to obtain a free download of the software before you start the tutorial.
Medical Abbreviations Dictionary
MediLexicon has the world's largest online database of pharmaceutical and medical abbreviations - over 110,000 and growing. This database is updated daily to include new acronyms and abbreviations and their meanings. Resources are free to use, allowing people to instantly look up meanings for acronyms and abbreviations from the fields of medicine, pharmacy, biotechnology, agrochemicals, healthcare and more.
Merck manual
National Library of Medicine
The National Library of Medicine is the world's largest biomedical library. Type it in the search box and find information for both laymen and medical professionals.
National Mental Health Information Center
State Health Facts Online
U.S. Library of Medicine
This is the home page of the comprehensive U.S. National Library of Medicine at the National Institutes of Health. (Note: This site cannot respond to questions about individual medical cases, provide second opinions or make specific recommendations regarding therapy. Those issues should be addressed directly with your healthcare provider.)
Aging Parents and Elder Care
Providing care for our aging parents or elder spouse can often be very frustrating, with new surprises almost every day. Whether you care for aging parents in your home, or manage elder care plans from a distance, most of us don't know where to go for reliable answers ... or even what questions to ask. This site provides resources for Aging Parents and Elder Care.
Complete Home Medical Guide
Third revised edition by the Columbia University College of Physicians & Surgeons of the Complete Home Medical Guide
Depression
The Health Library at Stanford
Interactive Health Tutorials
The tutorials listed on this U.S. National Library of Medicine are interactive health education resources from the Patient Education Institute. Using animated graphics each tutorial explains a procedure or condition in easy-to-read language. You can also listen to the tutorial. NOTE: These tutorials require a special Flash plug-in, version 4 or above. If you do not have Flash, you will be prompted to obtain a free download of the software before you start the tutorial.
Medical Abbreviations Dictionary
MediLexicon has the world's largest online database of pharmaceutical and medical abbreviations - over 110,000 and growing. This database is updated daily to include new acronyms and abbreviations and their meanings. Resources are free to use, allowing people to instantly look up meanings for acronyms and abbreviations from the fields of medicine, pharmacy, biotechnology, agrochemicals, healthcare and more.
Merck manual
National Library of Medicine
The National Library of Medicine is the world's largest biomedical library. Type it in the search box and find information for both laymen and medical professionals.
National Mental Health Information Center
State Health Facts Online
U.S. Library of Medicine
This is the home page of the comprehensive U.S. National Library of Medicine at the National Institutes of Health. (Note: This site cannot respond to questions about individual medical cases, provide second opinions or make specific recommendations regarding therapy. Those issues should be addressed directly with your healthcare provider.)
