One of the most useful and credible websites available to patients is Medline Plus. Think of it as having your own, very extensive, very applicable library at your fingertips. From almost 1,000 overviews of specific diseases and conditions, to a medical encyclopedia, a dictionary of med-speak, to current health news, to directories which can help you locate doctors, dentists, hospitals and other local services, this website is a great place to begin any research you wish to conduct about your diagnosis, symptoms, treatment options, or to find resources to help you get the care you need.
The information at Medline Plus is offered in more than 40 different languages.
Medline Plus and The National Library of Medicine are a part of the National Institutes of Health.
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