General Patient Education Information

English and Spanish

 http://familydoctor.org/online/famdocen/home.html

 http://www.mayoclinic.org/

 http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/

Non-English Handouts

 http://www.healthinfotranslations.com/

 http://ethnomed.org/patient_ed/

 http://www.healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/bhcv2/bhcht.nsf/CategoryDoc/PresentCategory?open

Diabetes

 http://www.diabetes.org/home.jsp

Dermatology

 http://www.aad.org/default.htm

Heart Disease

 http://www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=1200000

Immunizations

 http://www.immunizationed.org/default.aspx

 Infectious Disease and Travel

 http://www.cdc.gov/

Medicare Part D

 http://go.rxamedicare.com/

Medications 

 http://www.fda.gov/

Mental Health

 http://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/index.shtml

OB/GYN

 http://www.plannedparenthood.org/

 http://www.advocatesforyouth.org/

Pediatrics

 http://www.aap.org/topics.html

 http://www.texaschildrenshospital.org/Parents/Tips.aspx

USPSTF Recommendations for Screening

 http://www.ahrq.gov/clinic/uspstfix.htm

Book References

The AAFP Family Health & Medical Guide
/ Word Publishing / 1998.
check out this medical problem guide and order on-line at AAFP's website

The Signet Mosby Medical Encyclopedia
Walter D. Glanze(Editor) / Signet / 1998.

Recommended Dietary Allowances National Academy Press Food and Nutrition Board, Subcommittee National Research Counci
/ National Academy Press / 1989.

The Consumer Health Information Source Book (5th Ed)
Alan M. Rees(Editor) / Oryx Press / 1998.

Harpercollins Illustrated Medical Dictionary
Gilbert M. Eisner(Contributor), et al / Harperperennial Library / 1993.

The Patient's Guide to Medical Terminology
Isler(Preface) / Health Information Pr / 1997.

A Consumer's Dictionary of Medicines : Prescription, Over-The-Counter, Homeopathic, and Herbal Plus Medical Definitions (1996)
Ruth Winter / Crown Pub / 1997.

The Medical Advisor : The Complete Guide to Alternative & Conventional Treatments
Editors of Time Life Books(Editor) / Time Life / 1996.

The Johns Hopkins Family Health Book
by Michael J. Klag (Editor) / Harper Resources / 1998.

1999 Physicians' Desk Reference
Medical Economics Data / 1999.

The Merck Manual of Medical Information : Home Edition (1st Edition)
by Robert Berkow (Editor), Mark H. Beers (Editor), Andrew J. Fletcher (Editor), Robert M. Bogin (Editor) / Merck & Co / 1997.

The Physicians Desk Reference Family Guide Encyclopedia of Medical Care (1997)
Three Rivers Press / 1997.

The Patient's Guide to Medical Tests : Everything You Need to Know About the Tests Your Doctor Prescribes
by Joseph Stauffer, Joseph C. Segen, Joseph Stauffer Ph. D., Joseph C. Segen M. D. (Contributor) / Facts on File, Inc / 1997.

The Patient's Guide to Medical Terminology
by Charlotte Isler / Health Information Pr / 1997.

The Pill Book Guide to over the Counter Medications : Guide to Over-The-Counter Medications
by Robert P. Rapp (Editor), Robert A. Rapp (Editor), Aimee R. Gelhot (Editor) / Bantam Books /1998.

PDR for Nonprescription Drugs (19th Ed)
Medical Economics Data / 1998.

PDR for Herbal Medicines (1st Ed)
Medical Economics Data / 1998.