Research Guides: Clinical Guidelines: Patient/Consumer Health Websites

CAPHIS Top 100 List: Health Websites You Can Trust

When looking for patient or consumer-friendly health information use the Consumer and Patient Health Information Services Caucus (CAPHIS) of the Medical Library Association resource page.

Other Patient and Consumer Health Friendly Resources

Micromedex, UptoDate Lexidrugs (formerly Lexicomp), Dynamed, and Natural Medicines all have patient-friendly language handouts. Many hospitals and health centers where you will be fulfilling your IPPE and APPE hours will also have patient-friendly language handouts. But, these resources are either subscription-based or institution-specific. The resources listed below are free and can also be used once you finish your IPPE or APPE hours or once you graduate from Drake.

Medline Plus Great website. Useful for low language level (4th grade). Selected topics now in 47 languages other than English
Alzheimers Association - Inside the Brain - Interactive Tour An interactive tour available in 15 languages.
Alzheimers Association - Patients and Caregivers
American Cancer Society Information about specific types of cancer - risk factors, detection, diagnosis & Treatment options.
American Diabetes Association - Diabetes Patient Education Resources
American Heart Association - Interactive Cardiovascular Library
American Lung Association - Lung Disease Lookup
American Psychiatric Association - Patients & Families
Cancer Care
CancerQuest Through Emory University. Has patient and provider friendly content.
Can Do Cancer A fantastic local resource that provides women with a variety of emotional and practical resources to cope with breast cancer. Things you need to know list: http://candocancer.org/need-to-know/needs.html
Deaf patients - Medication Administration Training in American Sign Language Features videos demonstrating proper administration of certain medications presented in American Sign Language (ASL). Cover topics such as injecting medications subcutaneously, using inhalers, and applying fentanyl patches.
EthnoMed - Multiple Languages and Multicultural Resources Contains medical and cultural information about immigrant and refugee groups.
Family Doctor - AAFP Patient information from the American Academy of Family Physicians.
healthfinder.gov Government website where you will find information and tools in patient friendly language.
Health Information Translations - Multiple Languages and Multicultural Resources This website provides plain language health education resources for health care professionals and others working in communities with limited English proficient populations.
Mayo Clinic Patient information from the Mayo Clinic.
National Resource Center on Advancing Emergency Preparedness for Culturally Diverse Communities - Multiple Languages and Multicultural Resources Virtual center that houses a library of resources on emergency preparedness in diverse and at-risk communities.
Merck Manual (Consumer Version) Up to date medical information is available through the Merck Manuals website. They are the product of a collaboration between hundreds of medical experts worldwide, an independent editorial board of peer reviewers, and an editorial staff of physicians and professional medical writers.
NLM Disaster Information Management Research Center Government website that develops and provides access to health information resources and technology for disaster preparedness, response, and recovery. Our intent is to connect people to quality disaster health information and foster a culture of community resiliency.
Ortho Info - American Association of Orthopedic Surgeons

Cowles Library

Clinical Guidelines: Patient/Consumer Health Websites

CAPHIS Top 100 List: Health Websites You Can Trust

Other Patient and Consumer Health Friendly Resources