Aging Boomers Drive Up Doctor Visits
Over half (53 percent) of patients visiting the doctor in 2001 were over age 45, according to the latest annual report from CDC’s National Ambulatory Medical Care Survey, which looks at the medical ca... Details >
National Center for Health Statistics, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention |
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 |
EthnoMed: Ethnic Medicine Guide
This web site addresses cultural beliefs, medical and other related issues pertinent to the health care of recent immigrants and refugees fleeing to America from war-torn parts of the world. Topics in... Details >
Educational Institution--Follow the Resource URL for More Information |
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 |
