Associate Librarian for the Health Sciences
How to use this page
This page contains links to free online resources related to a variety of health questions. It can be used as a starting point to help you find information about many health topics. Before you start please take a look at the "Tips for Evaluating Health Information Online" so you can decide for yourself if you value the information provided by these sites.
Disclaimer This guide was created for patrons looking for general consumer health information. These resources are for informational purposes only and should not be used as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. For questions related to advice, diagnosis, or treatment please contact a licensed medical provider.
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- Medical Library Association Top Health WebsitesThe Consumer and Patient Health Information Services Caucus (CAPHIS) of MLA evaluates websites based on the following criteria: credibility, sponsorship/authorship, content, audience, currency (timeliness), disclosure, purpose, links, design, interactivity, and disclaimers. The following websites have been deemed particularly useful (in each area, sites are listed in alphabetical, NOT ranked, order).
- Patient Rights (MedlinePlus). National Library of MedicineOffers resources that explain a patient’s rights. Topics Include information on privacy, informed consent and getting a second opinion.
- Talking To Your Doctor. National Institutes of Health (NIH) Clear CommunicationThree short videos help people prepare for a healthcare visit. Additional information includes tip sheets with questions to ask the doctor, how to make the most out of a healthcare appointment and links to other helpful information.
- Doctor-Patient Communication: Talking with Your Doctor. National Institute on AgingArticles and worksheets to help prepare for a medical appointment, discuss difficult topics, manage medicines, choose a new doctor, and make plans for help from family caregivers.