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    AMA Clinical Practice Tools
    The AMA’s clinical practice tools help physicians run an efficient medical practice. Tools include applications for HIPAA and PDAs and references for improving physician communications.... Details >
    American Medical Association
    American Journal of Critical Care
    The American Journal of Critical Care (AJCC) is a bimonthly journal produced by the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses. Available online and in print, this publication is intended to bring t... Details >
    American Association of Critical-Care Nurses
    Bureau of Primary Health Care (BPHC) Quality of Care Initiatives: The Quality Center
    The purpose of the Quality of Care Initiative is to improve the quality of patient care, service delivery, the health care workforce, and health outcomes in the delivery systems that BPHC supports thr... Details >
    Bureau of Primary Health Care, Health Resources and Services Administration
    Confidentiality of Patient Records
    This document discusses the AMA's policy on supporting the basic right of patients to privacy of their medical information and their right to control access to their information.... Details >
    American Medical Association
    FAQ - About Hospice Care
    This online fact sheet provides a general overview about hospice and hospice services for the consumer. The document describes hospices and hospice care and answers your questions about the advantage... Details >
    American Hospital Association
    Group Practice Locator
    Search this U.S. map for a group practice in your state.... Details >
    American Medical Association
    Health Information - Loyola University Health System
    Visitors to this web site can browse a symptom-oriented alphabetical listing of health topics; search a database for a new physician; and link to minimum preventive health screenings recommendations f... Details >
    Educational Institution--Follow the Resource URL for More Information
    Hospital Infections Program (HIP)
    Nosocomial infections affect approximately 2 million patients annually in acute care facilities in the United States at a direct annual patient care cost of approximately $3.5 billion. The Hospital In... Details >
    National Center for Infectious Diseases, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
    How To Talk To Your Doctor
    These tips for developing good communication with your doctor can further aid you in taking an active part in you own health and health care needs..... Details >
    American Association of Retired Persons
    Improving Health Care Quality: A Guide for Patients and Families
    Also available in: Spanish
    Practical tips on what people can do to improve the quality of the health care services they receive, including how to avoid medical errors. This guide focuses on the key health care choices people ty... Details >
    Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
    Organizations
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    American College of Physicians-American Society of Internal Medicine
    American Thoracic Society
    Children's Angel Flight
    Hospice Patients Alliance, Inc.
    Institute for Family-Centered Care
    Institute for Healthcare Improvement
    Institute for Safe Medication Practices
    National Kidney Foundation
    National Patient Safety Foundation
    Quality Interagency Coordination Task Force
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    Database Updated: Friday, November 19, 2004