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:
National Library of
Medicine - National Institutes of Health
The National Library of Medicine (NLM), on the campus of NIH in Bethesda, Maryland, is the world's largest medical library. It collects materials in all major areas of the health sciences and to a lesser degree in such areas as chemistry, physics, botany and zoology. The collections stand at 5 million items--books, journals, technical reports, manuscripts, microfilms, photographs and images. Housed within the Library is one of the world's finest medical history collections of old (pre-1914) and rare medical texts, manuscripts, and incunabula.
WebMD - Better information. Better health.
The leading source for trustworthy and timely health and medical news and information. Providing credible health information, supportive community, and educational services by blending award-winning expertise in content, community services, expert commentary, and medical review.
MedicineNet - Health and Medical Information Produced by Doctors
Read doctor-produced health and medical information written for you to make informed decisions about your health concerns.
Introducing Virtual Hospital: University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics
Online Healthcare and Medical Portal - directory index for medical resources, healthcare and health blogs
A portal - directory of healthcare websites, with the largest healthcare directory on the Internet, extensive medical content, doctors, dentists, hospitals, jobs, forums and classifieds.
BioMedNet
BioMedNet is the website for biological medical researchers. Registration to BioMedNet is free, and users can search all of BioMedNet without charge and view TOCs and abstracts. Full text articles from biomedical journals are available through subsciption.
Doctor's Guide- Global Edition
medconnect.com
American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA)
The American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA) is the only national organization that represents Physician Assistants (PAs) in all specialties and all employment settings. Its membership also includes Physician Assistant students and supporters of the profession.
DrugDigest
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.
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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.
Audiology Associates of Georgia - For over two decades, qualified physicians at Audiology Associates of Georgia have been helping patients regain their hearing health. This hearing center in Gainsville, Georgia accepts the CareCredit(R) card as a form of payment, making patient financing options easier than ever.
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.
Also see the CareCredit Doctor Locator
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.
Drum Hardware - Exclusive interview with Gibraltar Hardware the drum set hardware leader.
Challenge Coins - You are advised to keep your unit coin within arm's length at all times. QA with Unit Coins.
Modest Swimwear - This company designs and creates modest swimwear that women love.
Gretsch Drums - Exclusive interview with Gretsch Drums, known for their "beautiful sound like no other."
FAQs with Doctors
Optometry - Exclusive interview with Dr. Summy To Portland's Neighborhood Optometrist.
Cosmetic Dentistry - Exclusive interview with Dr. Moller of New Image Cosmetic and Family Dentistry.
FAQs with Merchants
Southern California Wedding -
Prestine country club setting in Southern California with spectacular views. Exclusive interview
with Sherwood Country Club.
Church Banners - Exclusive interview with Amplify Designs, the leading manufacturer of Church banners.
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
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.
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.
ML Properties Michelle Manley Orange County based realtor launches new site for prospective home buyers
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Monte
Nido
- www.montenido.com/
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.
