Check them out for ideas about patient education materials, to find out what consumers are learning online, or to evaluate the sites as potential resources for patients. Typing in the name of the disease or a few key words generates a customized list of Web sites with related information. But to browse generalized patient education resources try some of the following Web sites. The site includes brief articles as well as links to other Web sites. The search engine and hyperlinked index make maneuvering through the site simple.
Topics range from acute pedicarditis to wrist joint problems.
WellnessWeb is a good place to start almost any search for patient resources. The site contains thousands of annotated links to other sites. For example, HealthAtoZ lists over 600 links to infectious disease, almost 500 to hematology and oncology, and nearly 200 to allergy and immunology. Most reviews indicate whether the site is geared toward consumers, healthcare professionals, or everyone. The patient education and support page includes even more.