Finding health information for British Columbians

Reference books, realia and charts in a medical library collection Source: Wikicommons Are you interested in contributing to HLWIKI International – hlwiki.ca? contact: dean.giustini@ubc.ca To browse other articles on a range of HSL topics, see the A-Z index. Last Update 8 June 2013 Introduction See also British Columbia health libraries | Complementary & alternative medicine (CAM) | Consumer health information | Evaluating health information | Reference services This guide to health information is tailored specifically to British Columbians (or those interested in) seeking information to help health consumers monitor their overall self-care and wellness. Its aim is to provide a starting point for information providers and librarians in their support of consumers and patients seeking information in health especially in finding reliable, authoritative information on drugs and medications, diseases and syndromes and in complementary and alternative medicine or integrative medical care. Key 4 stars denotes librarian-selected, high quality information. Starred sites are great places to begin your research. PubMed Health provides health information written at the college or university-level. MedlinePlus (U.S.) provides access to easy-to-read health information. An online or print publication intended to present Canadian health information for Canadians Start here BC Health Guide ~ Call 8-1-1 from anywhere in BC to speak to a nurse any time Health Canada MedlinePlus Merck Manual of Medical Information (easier to read) Public Agency of Canada Top Ten (10) Canadian Health Websites 2010 Complementary and alternative (CAM) medicine BC Cancer Recommended websites British Columbia Ministry of Health, Health Professions List BC College of Naturopathic Physicians Bylaws Health Canada. Natural Health Products MedlinePlus Drugs, supplements & herbal National Library of Medicine. Specialized Information Services. Dietary supplements Regulation of natural health products in Canada Searching for CAM information Using Dietary Supplements Wisely, National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine Dictionaries MedlinePlus Dictionary Medical Words Tutorial Stedman's Dictionary Directories BC211, Red Book Online Services in the Lower Mainland BC Health Service Locator (HealthLinkBC) British Columbia Health Authorities BC Medical directory "Find a Family Physician" Canadian medical directory ... not online, call your local library Occupational therapists in BC Optometrists in BC Midwives in BC Nurses in BC Physiotherapists in BC Speech-Language Pathologists in BC Diseases & syndromes MedlinePlus, National Library of Medicine Stedman's Medical eponyms (GoogleBooks) Who Named It? Eponyms/Biography Drugs & medications MedplinePlus Drugs, supplements & herbal PDR® Guide to Over the Counter (OTC) Drugs (Merck Source) "The CPS" / Compendium of pharmaceuticals (Canada) check print and online versions at your local public library Textbooks in medicine Gray's Anatomy, Classic 1918 Grant's Atlas of Anatomy - GoogleBooks Current Medical Diagnosis & Treatment, GoogleBooks Free Books For Doctors MedicalStudent.com Merck Manual of Diagnosis & Therapy Merck Manual of Geriatrics Merck Manual of Medical Information (easier to read) Merck Veterinary Manual Lab tests LabTestsOnline Medical Tests UCSF Children's Hospital MedlinePlus Laboratory Tests Medical research PubMed Google scholar Scirus electronic Health Library of BC Public health Canada's Food Guide Health Canada Household Products Database Public Health Agency of Canada Healthfinder, US Government Mayo Clinic.com Statistics in health BC Cancer Statistics BC Chronic Disease Management BC Medical Services Plan (MSP) BC Statistics Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI) Guide to Health Statistics in Canada National Center for Health Statistics World Health Organization (WHO) Statistical Information System Websites for your kids' health Body & Mind GirlsHealth MediKidz - Medical Information for Kids MyPyramid ToxMystery Yucky Discovery See also Abbreviations including journal abbreviations Answering health and medical reference questions CAPHIS | Top 100 Health Websites You Can Trust Core Titles in Medical Reference Evaluating health information Men's Health Pathfinders Multilingual resources for patients Patient education Top 100 Canadian Health Websites Top Ten (10) Canadian Health Websites 2010 Women's Health Pathfinders Disclaimer Disclaimer: The HLWIKI International Advisory makes consumer health information (CHI) available to all -- however, it is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as advice or as a substitute for consulting a doctor. 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