Where to start


  • Are you looking for the 10 most useful websites for personal health?  The Medical Library Association has put together a list.
  • Do you need to look up an unfamiliar term?  Use an online medical dictionary.
  • Would you like to know the National Patient Safety Foundation's recommendations for the 3 most important questions to ask your doctor at any visit? Visit AskMe3
  • Are you looking for information on medications?  Search in a drug database or browse the medsheets on MedlinePlus.  Would you like to check for interactions?  Use this tool from DrugDigest.org.
  • Do you need to read up on a particular diagnosis?  Try one of these "A-Z" diseases and conditions sites.
  • Are you seeking resources aimed at a specific population (children, men, women, seniors, etc)? Look here.
  • Do you need information in a language other than English? You may find it on Healthy Roads Media or on MedlinePlus's Multiple Languages pages
  • Do you need information in American Sign Language?  DeafMD has streaming videos in American Sign Language: http://www.deafmd.org/index.cfm
  • Would you like to locate a certified nutritionist in your area?  Go to the American Dietetic Association's website, eatright.org, and click on the "Find a Nutrition Professional" link in the upper right hand corner.

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