A commercial venture of Dr. C. Everett Koop, former U.S. Surgeon General, this web site is intended to be used directly by consumers interested in learning more about a wide range of health care topics. Extensive alphabetical list of fact sheets on diseases and treatments. Training Aids at Low Cost TALC is a UK based non-profit, offering an extensive catalog of training materials for a reasonable fee. Web Site Reviews of common medical conditions, with links to World Wide Web sites that have been reviewed and approved by faculty members of the University of Iowa College of Medicine. Well supported with hyperlinked on-line references based on current literature and clinical guidelines.
Access is free, but a one-time registration is required.
Free Medline access, some full text journals. Family Health American Academy of Family Physicians Patient information and education brochures online. Kids Growth Site for parents developed by pediatricians with medical and parenting information. The database provides outline information on various pediatric disorders in alphabetical order. An index of fact sheets and briefs on infectious diseases, injury management, prevention practices, common childhood diseases and health conditions geared toward day care and child-care professionals.