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Finding the right doctor can be a daunting task. With so many specialties and so many options, it’s hard to find the one that’s perfect for you? Because the task of searching, comparing and choosing a doctor can seem overwhelming, we at InfoFAQ have researched some of the toughest questions about finding the right doctor. From cosmetic surgeons and LASIK providers to general practitioners and pediatricians, below are some important frequently asked questions to help you decide on the doctor for your medical needs.
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When shopping for doctor services on the Internet there are many options a person may choose from. It can depend on if they are on a budget, or if they want a certain type.
I have health insurance. Can I find a doctor using the Internet?
In most cases your health insurance company will have a web site where you can look up participating doctors for the coverage plan you have and in your local area.I have insurance that lets me go to any doctor I want. Can I find someone in my area using the internet?
There are doctors to be found on the internet. But for these health care professionals the internet has not yet become their main way of finding clients. Try using an online yellow pages or business directory for your area.What if I have found a few doctors that I might want to see, but I want to check them out first. Can I use the internet to see if a doctor has any complaints against him or her?
There are some site that help to inform consumers if their doctor has ever been written up by the state regulatory agencies, like the Public Citizen’s website http://www.questionabledoctors.org Go to their site and you can check on your doctor.What are some of the reasons why a state medical board would discipline a doctor?
Some of the ways that doctors have gotten into trouble are things like medical incompetence, mis-prescribing drugs, sexual misconduct, criminal convictions, ethical lapses and other offenses. This is one way that the internet has given power back to the consumer.Can I get free medical advice or a second opinion using the internet?
There are a lot of websites nowadays that offer medical information and advice. Some let you ask a live doctor a question. Most people use the web to research a condition or diagnosis they have received from their local doctor. This lets them form their own second opinion.Can I use the Internet to find out about alternative medical treatments and remedies?
One area where the World Wide Web has really taken off is in websites that deal with alternative medicine, herbal remedies and other healing methods besides those traditionally prescribed by regular doctors. You can not only learn about these alternative treatments but can also purchase herbs and health related products online.Reviewed Doctor and Physician Sites on the Internet
Safe Medication.com - www.safemedication.com/
Features complete, easy-to-read information on more than 800 drugs. It is based on ASHP's premier, unbiased drug information resources, which are developed independently by pharmacists and other medication experts.
Annals of Family Medicine - www.annfammed.org/
The Annals of Family Medicine is a new peer-reviewed research journal to meet the needs of scientists, practitioners, policymakers, and the patients and communities they serve. The Annals of Family Medicine is dedicated to advancing knowledge essential to understanding and improving health and primary care. The Annals supports a learning community of those who generate and use information about health and generalist health care.
CareCredit Healthcare Finance - www.carecredit.com/
CareCredit, a GE Money Company, has a convenient financing program for patients to pay for their medical procedures. They also have a doctor locator for searching thousands of doctors nationwide in various types of practice: LASIK and Vision Care, Cosmetic Surgery, Dentistry, Veterinary, Hearing, and other specialties.
Recommended Doctor and Physician Websites
Physicians' Committee for Responsible Medicine - Founded in 1985, the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine (PCRM) is a nonprofit organization that promotes preventive medicine, conducts clinical research, and encourages higher standards for ethics and effectiveness in research.
American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) - Web site of the American Academy of Family Physicians, a medical specialty society which represents more than 93,700 physicians and medical students.
Kidney
Cancer (UCLA Program) - The
UCLA Kidney Cancer Program Team is committed to providing
first-class patient treatment and care; along with unparalleled
research, education, and training for kidney cancer.
Expert Merchants for Medical Related Issues on the Internet
Monte
Nido
- www.montenido.com/Eating disorder treatment center established in 1996 to provide a residential setting to handle individuals with anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, or compulsive exercise who needed more structure and care than an outpatient setting could provide. Monte Nido and its facility provide a unique, exclusive program in a beautiful setting in the foothills of Malibu, California.
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