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Reference Tools for the Information Age: Consumer Medical Resources

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Below are some helpful Online health and medical resources for library workers. College of DuPage and the C.O.D. Library do not own or control any of these resources, and they will not be held responsible for misuse of information or any adverse effects of recommendations stated in these resources.

 

Remember, when doing medical-related reference, information should always be discussed with health care providers, who can interpret it and apply it to an individual's case.

 

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American Board of Medical Specialties

http://www.abms.org/

Organization of twenty-four approved medical specialty boards that allows you to search for certified specialists. You can search by name, specialty, and location. Registration (free) is required. Includes links to all member boards as well. 

 

American Medical Association Online Docter Finder

http://dbapps.ama-assn.org/aps/index.htm

Professional association for physicians and medical students that provides listings of almost every licensed physician in the United States. Search for doctors by name or their specialty. Includes information on both MDs (doctors of medicine) and DOs (doctors of osteopathy/osteopathic medicine).

 

WebMD Physician Directory

http://my.webmd.com/pages/dir/toc.asp

Search for a physician by name or medical specialty, and distance from your home. You may refine your search to a specific HMO plan or hospital affiliation. NOTE: The Physician Directory does not verify the credentials or qualifications of the physicians listed. It is only a tool to locate quick information about physicians.

 

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