Health information
Here are web sites that will help you to understand more about specific conditions, procedures and treatments.
Dr Foster
Reliable information about consultants, hospitals
and specialist treatments.
www.drfoster.com
Medic Direct
Information on most illnesses and conditions,
diet and complimentary therapies.
www.medicdirect.co.uk
NHS Direct
The government site providing information and
advice on health issues.
www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk
British National Forumulary
This site contains a directory of medicines including listing possible side effects.
Surgery Door
A general medical site provided by doctors and
health charities.
www.surgerydoor.co.uk
DIPex
Accounts from patients of their experiences of
their illnesses and the treatment they received.
www.dipex.org
Complimentary therapy
An overview of complementary medicine with details
of each therapy.
www.bbc.co.uk/health/complementary/
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