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Health care consumers are individuals, with unique information skills and needs as well as unique medical histories. Online consumer health information has evolved (and continues to change!) to address the variety and range of questions. This presentation is a sampling of recommended ehealth resources.
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Consumer Health Online
Patricia F. Anderson <[email protected]>
Health Sciences Libraries University of Michigan
June 14, 2007© 2007 Regents of the University of Michigan. All rights reserved.
Not One Size Fits All
Health care consumers are individuals, with unique information skills and needs as well as unique medical histories.
Online consumer health information has evolved (and continues to change!) to address the variety and range of questions.
Here are some of the wonderful but sometimes less well known consumer health resources available free on the Web.
Some of My Personal Favorites
Logos montage: FamilyDoctor, KidsHealth, healthfinder. Medem, NORD, MedlinePlus, Merck Manual, MedHelp, Netwellness
URLs for Some of the Best AAFP: Family Doctor: http://familydoctor.org/ healthfinder: http://www.healthfinder.gov/ Kidshealth: http://www.kidshealth.org/ Med Help International:
http://www.medhelp.org/GettingStarted.htm Medem.com: http://medem.com/MedLB/medlib_entry.cfm MedlinePlus: http://www.medlineplus.gov/ Merck Manual of Medical Information - Home Edition:
http://www.merck.com/mmhe/index.html National Organization of Rare Disorders (NORD):
http://www.rarediseases.org/ Netwellness: http://netwellness.org/
Question:
Do I need to see the doctor? Is it OK to wait a while, or should I come
in right away?
FamilyDoctor:
AAFP: Family Doctor: http://familydoctor.org/
FamilyDoctor: Search by Symptom
AAFP: Family Doctor: http://familydoctor.org/
healthfinder.gov
healthfinder: http://www.healthfinder.gov/
healthfinder - Online Checkups Collection
healthfinder: http://www.healthfinder.gov/
Merck Manual - A Standard Quick Reference Tool
http://www.merck.com/mmhe/index.html
Question:
I did a search in Google, but there is so much to look at! I don’t know where to start.
MedlinePlus
For the person with a new diagnosisOr the person who is new to health
information searchingMedlinePlus: http://www.medlineplus.gov/
MedlinePlus
MedlinePlus: http://www.medlineplus.gov/
Question:
I like my doctor to tell me what’s best. I don’t want to have to look hard. Can’t you just help me?
Medem - From Major Associations
Medem.com: http://medem.com/MedLB/medlib_entry.cfm
Medem - From Major Associations
American Academy of OphthalmologyAmerican Academy of PediatricsAmerican College of Allergy, Asthma &
ImmunologyAmerican College of Obstetricians and
GynecologistsAmerican Medical AssociationAmerican Psychiatric AssociationAmerican Society of Plastic Surgeons… and many more …
MedlinePlus - For the Patient with a New Diagnosis
MedlinePlus: http://www.medlineplus.gov/
Question:
This isn’t a big deal -- I just want to know what some of these words mean. I didn’t want to bother you by asking. Or could you show me a picture? I don’t really understand where in my body this is .
healthfinder.gov
healthfinder: http://www.healthfinder.gov/
healthfinder.gov
healthfinder: http://www.healthfinder.gov/
MedlinePlus
MedlinePlus: http://www.medlineplus.gov/
Question:
I looked at some of the sites that were recommended, but they were too simple -- I want more. Maybe not too much more, though.
Or …
Question:
I like to find my own information. I don’t like people to make up my mind for me. But I don’t want to waste time -- I want to find some good stuff quickly.
healthfinder - Specialized Consumer Health Search Tool healthfinder: http://www.healthfinder.gov/
healthfinder - Specialized Consumer Health Search Tool“Search consumer health information
using Google technology for the most relevant search results. This special search features information selected from over 300 U.S. government Web sites and 600 nonprofit organizations.”
MedStory
Medtory: http://www.medstory.com/
Question:
I’m going to be having a procedure done. The handouts the clinic gave me are fine, but I’m a little nervous and I’d really like to see a video or talk with someone who has had this done.
MedlinePlus - Interactive Tutorials & Surgery Videos
MedlinePlus: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorial.html
MedlinePlus - Interactive Tutorials & Surgery Videos MedlinePlus: Interactive Tutorial:
Mammogram: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorials/mammogram/htm/index.htm
American Self-Help Clearinghouse
American Self-Help Clearinghouse: http://www.selfhelpgroups.org/ OR http://mentalhelp.net/selfhelp/
ACOR
Association of Cancer Online Resources: http://acor.org
Question:
I want a second opinion, but I don’t want my doctor to think I don’t trust him. I just want to feel more sure, understand better, and not take up all his time. It might take me a while to really understand all this.
MedHelp - When There are More Questions
Med Help International: http://www.medhelp.org/GettingStarted.htm
MedHelp - When There are More Questions
Med Help International: Partners: http://www.medhelp.org/medical_partners.htm American Academy of Opthalmology Cleveland Clinic Cornell University Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation International National Jewish Medical and Research Center Partners HealthCare USF Health
NetWellness
NetWellness: http://netwellness.org
Question:
It’s not me -- it’s my kid. I can’t figure out how to explain to him what’s happening.
KidsHealth - For Parents, Teens, and Kids
Kidshealth: http://www.kidshealth.org/
Kids.gov: Health
Kids.gov: Health: http://www.kids.gov/k_health.htm
Question:
When possible, I like to avoid drugs. I use mostly herbs and alternative or complementary treatments. I heard that some of these can interfere with the drugs you’ve prescribed. How can I learn more?
About Herbs (MSKCC)
MSKCC: About Herbs: http://www.mskcc.org/mskcc/html/11570.cfm
MD Anderson: CIMER
MD Anderson: CIMER: http://www.mdanderson.org/departments/cimer/
MD Anderson: CIMER
MD Anderson: CIMER: http://www.mdanderson.org/departments/cimer/
Reviews of Therapy
Question:
You know that what’s wrong with me isn’t something that is easy to understand or that turns up with a quick search. I already tried that. You folks are great, but I want to talk to some other people like me or find information beyond what you’ve given me. Isn’t there some place I can start?
NORD - For Rare Diseases or Uncommon Health Concerns
National Organization of Rare Disorders (NORD): http://www.rarediseases.org/
Question:
I heard about a treatment for my condition in the news. What’s the scoop on that? (IE: What is the latest information on omega 3 fatty acids for mental health treatment?)
ScienceDaily: Health
ScienceDaily: Health: http://www.sciencedaily.com/news/health_medicine/
Question:
I want to know everything possible. How would you look for information on this? Where would you go? --> These days many people search PubMed,
Guidelines.gov, eMedicine and other resources intended primarily for the practicing clinician. How these are or are not integrated into the patient-practitioner relationship must be a matter of judgment related to the particular situation in which the question arises.
Other Questions?
Contact: Patricia Anderson at [email protected]