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Discern Project Tool for assessing the quality of health information found on the Internet. Designed for use by consumers and still under development by the University of Oxford. Patient Information Publications directory of health sites with informative reviews. Medical Claims A site produced by Medical Litigation, the monthly Medico-Legal Journal. How to complain about medical treatment and advice on how to set about making a claim. The Patients Association A national voluntary organisation run by an elected Council and independent of government and health service organisations. Advises, supports and campaigns for better services for patients. Medical Pages Directory listing UK health sites. Hospitals, GP practices, specialist sites, support groups, medical and health products. NHS Direct Online Official Web site for the NHS 24 hour telephone helpline, NHS Direct. Information about health problems. How to keep healthy. Advice on when to call for help. Surgery Door Health information site produced by Intouch with Health Limited. Good range of information covering specific diseases, healthy living, alternative medicine and using NHS services. Private Healthcare UK helps people find information about private health insurance, private hospitals, nursing and residential care, health screening and the private healthcare industry in general. NetDoctor Extensive collection of health information for paients, provided by an independent commercial company with a team of medical editors. Hip Replacement The site provides information about hip replacement surgery, its advantages and disadvantages and what to expect in hospital before, during and after surgery. |
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