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National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases Information Clearinghouse

Contact Information

Information Specialist
1 AMS Circle
Bethesda, MD 20892-3675

877-226-4267 (Voice - Toll-free)
301-495-4484 (Voice)
301-718-6366 (FAX)
301-565-2966 (Voice - TTY)

Internet Resources

Abstract

The National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS) Information Clearinghouse is designed to help patients and health professionals identify educational materials concerning arthritis and musculoskeletal and skin diseases. Personal information requests are fulfilled by Information Specialists. The Clearinghouse distributes publications produced by the NIAMS and tells requesters about other appropriate organizations for additional information. They also maintain a file in the Combined Health Information Database (CHID), publicly accessible on the Internet. Materials indexed in CHID include books, pamphlets, journal articles, and audiovisuals, many of which are written for patients.

Publications

Publications include information packages, fact sheets and booklets on topics such as arthritis, musculoskeletal diseases, and skin diseases.

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Notes

Audit

Date Entered: 3/1/1998
Date Edited: 4/22/2004
Date Revised: 1/21/2003
Health Referral Number: HR0036
Accession Number: DP91A1102
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