Many doctors now have websites on the Internet offering numerous packages and services. You can even have your prescriptions filled and the drugs shipped to you online. Which doctor or program is the best? InfoFAQ has done the research and come up with some of the most popular medical related websites around.
Shopping for Doctors' Services Online
Here are some of the sites offering medical services on the Internet:
Most of the large drug store chains have web sites where you can have your prescriptions filled and the drugs sent to you or ready for pick-up. Try and find an online pharmacy that you know of and feel comfortable with, because you know their stores in your area.
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.
Reviewed Drugs and Pharmaceutical 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.
DrugDigest
-www.drugdigest.com/ DrugDigest is a noncommercial,
evidence-based, consumer health and drug information site dedicated
to empowering consumers to make informed choices about drugs and
treatment options. Drug Digest is an educational, nonbiased drug information site dedicated to helping consumers make informed choices about trade name and generic prescriptions, vitamins, herbs, supplements, and over-the-counter medications.
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.
Expert Services 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.
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.
HealthCare
Finance - CareCredit offers "no interest" financing for medical
procedures from Cosmetic Dentistry to LASIK Surgery.
Unmanned
Aircraft Systems - AeroVironment, Inc. is the largest producer of
small UAS in the world today.
Baby
Bassinets - Find out what characterizes a good baby bassinet in this
FAQ with Arm's Reach.
Israel
Biblical Tours - This travel company has archaeologists and scholars
to guide you through the Holy Land.
Residential
Re-Roofing - "Learn some important facts about re-roofing your home in
this exclusive interview with Jason Vaughan, a 20 year roofing
veteran.
Pet
Stairs - PetStairz talks about foam pet products.
CD
Manufacturing - Music Manufacturing Services provides CD's for the
Music Industry all around the world.
Live
Longer... A Science? - David H. Murdock, Chairman of the Dole Food
Company says it is, and he created the luxurious California Health &
Longevity Institute to prove it.
Counterfeit
Handbags - "The World Customs Organization estimates the trade in
fakes at about 7 percent of world trade."
Carpet
Cleaning Tips - "Always ask about referrals and if they have a list of
what they do to prepare your carpets for cleaning, and what type of system
do they use..." QA with Sunset Carpet Cleaning
Children's
Development Toys - "No matter how good a toy looks, the way it
performs under stress is often very different." Says Brian Gordon of
eBeanStalk.
Shopping for
Purses "Whats happening now at a great speed is manufacturers overseas
will see the latest it bag and then duplicate the bag... Price is
primarily why people would buy a knock-off purse as opposed to the real
thing.." Kitsch Purses Q & A
Workers'
Compensation Info "The huge benefit of the Internet is time and
expense savings. The only other way to get all of this information other
than the Internet is at your local law library." FAQ with
WorkCompCentral
Eating
Disorder Treatment - In this FAQ Monte Nido explains how you can find
the right treatment center online.
Auto
Insurance Quotes In this FAQ GMAC explains why you should shop around,
"Each company is different so you should always check several companies to
find the best rates."
Buying
Tickets Online "That game you want to go to is sold out (Superbowl,
World Series), your favorite artist is coming to town and you want great
seats, these are some of the reasons people buy through an online ticket
service or broker." Chico at Platinum Tickets answers faqs.
Planes
Without Pilots Imagine a 3 1/2 foot remote controlled plane that flies
straight up for miles.
Eating
Disorder Help For those dealing with eating disorders, hope is never
too far behind.
Mass
CD Duplication. All of the sudden record labels began relying heavily
on CD manufacturers for the mass production of their clients' albums.
Corporate
Entertainment Corporate meetings are becoming more common in spas than
conference rooms, with room service cuisine rather than with fast food
from drive-thrus.