Reference

Ask the Medical Expert
Answers to medical related queries searchable from archives of the weekly column.
http://www.medinfosource.com/expert

AskDrWalker
Resources and links to medical information. Includes medical databases, medical search engines, diseases and conditions and useful links for health professionals and patients.
http://www.askdrwalker.com

Best Evidence Topics
Access to evidence-based medicine topics. Includes a searchable database.
http://www.bestbets.org/

Building Better Health
Medical and healthcare information on disease and health improvement topics. Includes medical news, clinical research and newsletters.
http://www.buildingbetterhealth.com

CDC Health Topics A to Z
A listing of disease and health topics from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention in the United States.
http://www.cdc.gov/az.do

Centre for Medical Web Research
A virtual centre for researching medical questions on the internet.
http://www.cmwr.org/

DiagnosisHeart.com
Information on heart disease with surgical data and related resources.
http://www.diagnosisheart.com/

DocMD.com
Provides links to free medical and medically-related sites.
http://docmd.com

Doctor NDTV
Information on a variety of health issues from medical experts. Includes FAQ.
http://www.doctorndtv.com

Doctor's Desktop
Tables and charts for practicing medical professionals. It also provides an ECG course by e-mail.
http://www.geocities.com/drlotia2002/

The Doctors Page
Links to patient education materials, medical reference sites and medical humor.
http://www.doctorspage.net

Globalrph
Provides drug information, intravenous drug dilution standards and online clinical dosing calculators for health care professionals.
http://www.globalrph.com

Health Information Library
Alphabetical listing of health information topics by the Carle Clinic and Hospital.
http://www.carle.com/HealthGate/default.asp?id=PatientReports

Healthsites UK
A portal to medical and health information for patients and doctors. Access medical and NHS healthcare sites plus news, advice and complementary therapy resources.
http://www.healthsites.co.uk/

The Homeless Handbook
An online manual designed to assist support workers of homeless and similarly disadvantaged people who find themselves in medically challenging situations.
http://www.infoxchange.net.au/hhb/index.html

Library of the National Medical Society
Links to various journals, online diagnosis, medical textbooks and atlases. Subscription required.
http://www.medical-library.org/

Longevity Healthy Aging Research Group
Information from this Canadian organisation on getting older and staying healthy.
http://www.longevity.ca/

MD Consult
Includes reference books, journal search, practice guidelines, patient education and drug information. Subscription required, free trial period.
http://www.mdconsult.com

MedCalc
A collection of online clinical calculators. Includes ABG, GFR, Fluids and BMI calculations and interpretations.
http://www.medcalc.com

MedConnect
Information services with a clinical and practical focus for physicians and other health care professionals.
http://www.medconnect.com/

Medical Knowledge Base
Offers discussion forums on topics like cancer, AIDS, arthritis, hepatitis, healthy nutrition and motivation.
http://www.medkb.com

Medics Travel
Lists hospitals, charities, NGOs and recruitment agencies around the world to help doctors, nurses and medical students plan work and electives overseas.
http://www.medicstravel.co.uk

Mediresource
Information on diseases and conditions, support groups and drug information. Primarily patient-oriented.
http://www.mediresource.com

MedPix
Database of medical images including radiology, pathology, and dermatology. Case of the Week with CME for physicians and CNE for nurses.
http://rad.usuhs.mil/medpix/medpix.html?mode=default#top

The Merck Manual
Online version of The Merck Manual of Diagnosis and Therapy.
http://www.merck.com/mmpe/index.html

MerckMedicus
Links to health resources for patients, professionals and an online medical library.
http://merckmedicus.com

My Body
Interactive symptom checker, includes details of some possible causes.
http://www.mybody.ie

NCEMI: Common Simple Emergencies
An online manual with detailed instructions and illustrations on how to treat various everyday medical emergencies.
http://www.ncemi.org/cse/contents.htm

OHSU Health
Information for patients and clinicians on aspects of healthcare. Includes an index of health topics.
http://www.ohsu.edu/health/

PolyMedicine.com
Clinicians review electronic medical information resources available in any of the following media: browsable WWW sites, downloadable datasets and software or CD-ROMS.
http://www.polymedicine.com

Predictonline
A testing and awareness site to provide the public and healthcare provider with medical information on various medical conditions.
http://www.predictonline.com

PreventDisease.com
A patient-oriented portal for up-to-date health information on fitness, lifestyle, nutrition and health tools.
http://preventdisease.com/

RJ's Medical Directory
A collection of medical links and information categorized by specific topics.
http://members.tripod.com/docraza/

South African Health Information
Reviewed, evidence-based health information based on the South African health system.
http://www.sahealthinfo.org

Talk Medical
Offers information on diseases, disorders, medications, parenting, and pregnancy. Also includes a searchable medical dictionary.
http://www.talkmedical.com

Virtual Naval Hospital
A digital library designed to help primary care providers and to help patients associated with naval medical issues. A service of the U.S. Navy Bureau of Medicine and Surgery.
http://www.vnh.org

Virtual Pediatric Hospital
A digital health sciences library at the University of Iowa for health care providers and patients.
http://www.virtualpediatrichospital.org/

Well-Connected
Offering over 100 in-depth reports on physical and mental diseases and wellness issues. Written by medical writers and reviewed by a board at Harvard Medical School. Some information available free but most requires paid access.
http://www.well-connected.com