Multilingual resources for patients

Multicultural resources are critical in French, Spanish, German and Chinese in Canada 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 11 June 2013 Introduction See also Aboriginal health | Evaluating health information | Canadian consumer health information (CHI) portal | Medical French for health workers Multilingual resources for patients is an entry of consumer health-related materials that are published in many of the languages spoken in Canada by immigrants and new Canadians. This list includes easy-to-read materials and multicultural materials for health professionals. ie. Medical Chinese for health workers & Medical Punjabi for health workers. 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 Canada BCCA: websites in other languages BC Children’s Hospital’s Multilingual Health Information BC Renal Agency Punjabi, Chinese, Tagalog Canadian Liver Foundation: Hepatitis B and C pamphlets Canadian Mental Health Association: Multi-language brochures Centre for Addiction and Mental Health: Multilingual Resources HealthLink BC: Translated Resources Health Education, McGill University & Infotheque, McGill University Heart & Stroke Foundation: Multicultural Resources Lakeridge Health Network: Multilingual and multicultural resources PasseportSanté.net (Québec) Vancouver Coastal Health Patient Health Education Materials Catalogue Some are available as as PDF - look on right-hand side of search results. United States FDA Women Multilingual files - Food and Drug Administration, Office of Women's Health Health Information in Multiple Languages - National Library of Medicine (NLM) Health Information in French (français) NNLM: Consumer Health Information in Many Languages The 24 Languages Project now hosted by Ethnomed Stanford Health Library: Multilingual Health Information Utah Dept of Health: Center for Multicultural Health Utah Healthnet: Multilingual Resources Healthy Roads Media - National Library of Medicine (NLM) Refugee Health Information Network Tufts U: Selected Patient Information Resources in Asian Languages International links Australian Multicultural Health Communication System CISMeF - Catalogue et Index des Sites Medicaux de langue Française (France) Garrett MJ. Finding Online Health Information: A Guide for Vietnamese Professionals, 2011 Drug Info Clearinghouse Resources by language (AU) Emergency Multilingual Phrasebook (UK) European Medicines Agency (EMEA): European Public Assessment Reports Eurasian - online library of multilingual health resources with a focus on Central & Eastern Europe Health Information Translations Multikulti: Health (UK) Orphanet (France) Queensland Government: Health information in your language (AU) Royal College of Psychiatrists: Mental Health Information Translations (UK) See also Answering health and medical reference questions CAPHIS | Top 100 Health Websites You Can Trust Consumer health information Evaluating health information Finding health information for British Columbians Medical Chinese for health workers Medical French for health workers Medical Punjabi for health workers Top 100 Canadian Health Websites Top Ten (10) Canadian Health Websites 2010 Top Social Media Websites in Medicine - 2012 Top Information Sources in Biomedicine, 2012 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. While we strive to keep all content current and correct, we make no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, about the completeness, accuracy, reliability or suitability of information, products, services, or related graphics contained here or on any of the websites listed. Only qualified health providers can provide health care e.g., they will take your health history, examine you, and bring their expertise and experience to bear on evaluating you. Put simply, advice regarding your care should always include your physician and other health providers. Please ask your local health librarian for further assistance.