Welcome
By becoming more knowledgeable about your condition, you can be better prepared to talk with your health care provider and take a more active role in your health care. The Mulford Health Science Library provides this list of consumer health materials web sites for informational use only. These materials are not intended as a substitute for the care of a qualified health care provider. The ideas presented are the opinions of their respective authors and may or may not agree with the opinion of your provider. All questions and concerns about your health should be taken to your health care provider. The Mulford Health Science Library assumes no liability for the information retrieved or its interpretation or application.
Resources in this guide
- General Resources
These select Web sites are good starting points for information on diseases, conditions, and how to live healthy. Some have “symptom checkers”. Most Web sites include illustrations and other images, many have videos and slide presentations. - Drug, Herb, Vitamin, Supplement, and Lab Test Information
These Web sites contain general information on many medications, supplements and lab tests. Please consult with a health care provider for specific information directly related to you or a loved one. - Resources Specific to a Disease, Condition, Age Group, or Gender
Current resources which are specific to topics such as cancer, diabetes, household products, mental health, genetics, women, seniors, and children. - Dictionaries and Online Books
Present links include several medical dictionaries, a medical spell checker, and a home medical reference book. - Toll-free Numbers and Directories
Links to Toll-free numbers for health information as well as Web pages on locating health care providers and health care facilities. Relevant State of Ohio boards (physician, nursing, occupational therapy, etc) for finding information on specific health professionals. - Health News
Links to a sampling of consumer health news Web sites.
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