Title: MayoClinic.com
Description: Provides access to the knowledge of more than 2,000 physicians and scientists of the Mayo Clinic. Users may obtain information through a search to the entire site or specific sections like "Diseases and conditions" or "Drugs." Also features specific categories, including "Diseases and conditions A-Z," "Drug information," "First aid & self-care guide," "Condition centers," and "Healthy living centers."

"MayoClinic.com, formerly Mayo Health Oasis, is a consumer-oriented online health resource providing, as described on its web pages, 'access to the experience and knowledge of the more than 2,000 physicians and scientists of the Mayo Clinic.' The nicely-designed and easily-navigated Web site allows the user to search for information through a well-placed search engine where any term can be searched through the entire site or limited to specific sections like 'Diseases and Conditions' or 'Drugs.' This resource also features specific categories including 'Diseases and Conditions A-Z,' 'Drug Information,' 'First Aid & Self-Care Guide,' 'Condition Centers,' and 'Healthy Living Centers.' MayoClinic.com remains one of the most respected web resources for disseminating accurate and easy-to-understand health information to the general public."--Reviewed Feb. 11, 2002. "Best Free Reference Web sites 2002," RUSA Quarterly, Fall 2002. Comp. by the MARS Best Free Websites Committee, RUSA, ALA.
Subjects: Computer network resources, Medicine, Patient education, Health education, Mayo Clinic
Places: United States