| Delivery of Care:
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An explanation with diagrams of how the different
organizations in the NHS relate to each other. |
| NHS Direct:
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This provides information about illnesses, gives
advice if you are not feeling well, and gives information about NHS
services. Or just give them a call if you'd prefer to discuss you
problem with a Nurse! |
| Patient UK :
This is an excellent source of Patient Information Leaflets (PILs),
a guide to self-help and patient support groups and much more!
The Patient UK search box allows you to search Patient UK from our
web site.
Just type in your topic and click the search button! |
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| Best Treatments:
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An NHS, evidence-based site for patients and health
professionals alike on common conditions and their "best
treatments". http://www.besttreatments.co.uk/btuk/home.html
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| Mypil:
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If you are looking for a multi- lingual PIL resource, try this
excellent site. www.mypil.com |
| NELH:
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The National Electronic Library for Health is perhaps the most
extensive eResource for patients and Healthcare Professionals
alike www.nehl.nhs.uk |
| Dr. Foster: |
Backed by extensive research, this website gives
reliable information about Consultants, hospitals and specialist
areas (e.g. breast cancer, pregnancy & infertility). Essential for
anyone using the Health Service beyond their GP.
www.drfoster.com |
| Medic Direct: |
Clear information about most illnesses and
conditions, operations, diet, etc, written by 26 NHS specialists
(incl. 14 professors). You can also work out your aerobic fitness,
calorie requirements and Body Mass Index (BMI).
www.medicdirect.co.uk |
| British National Formulary: |
Largely intended for doctors, it tells you almost
everything you need yo know about the medications you are being
prescribed. www.bnf.org |
| Surgery Door: |
A good general medical site put together by a team
of doctors and health charities.
www.surgerydoor.co.uk |
| Ask Your Pharmacist: |
Straightforward unbiased information regarding minor
complaints that do not warrant a visit to the doctor.
www.askyourpharmacist.co.uk |
| DIPEx: |
For an entirely different perspective, this
interactive site details patient experiences of having a particular
illness and of the treatment they received.
www.dipex.org |
| Long-Term Medical Conditions Alliance |
www.lmca.org.uk |
| Contact A Family |
www.cafamily.org.uk |
| Net Doctor |
www.netdoctor.co.uk |
| BBC Health |
www.bbc.co.uk/health |
| Consumer Health Information Centre |
www.chic.ork.uk |
| Making Sense of Health |
www.makingsenseofhealth.org.uk |
| Health at Work |
www.dpphealthatwork.org.uk |
