Patient Resources
American College of Surgeons
www.facs.org/public_info/ppserv.html
The ACS Web site provides information on many health care issues on their public information page.
American Medical Association
The AMA Web site provides a variety of information for patients, such as a doctor finder, health information search and a physician practice locator. They also provide a link to contact Congress about your health care concerns.
Interactive Health Tutorials
www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorial.html
Medline Plus provides interactive health education resources and tutorials from the Patient Education Institute. Using animated graphics, each tutorial explains a procedure or condition in an easy to understand format.
Susan G. Komen Knoxville Race for the Cure
Support the Knoxville affiliate of Susan G. for the Cure. Register for the race and learn about current events to raise awareness of breast cancer and to raise money for breast cancer research.
Lab Tests Online
Lab Tests Online is an excellent resource for learning more about your lab testing. The site is maintained by lab professionals and presented in an easy to understand format. The site is peer-reviewed and non-commercial.
VascularWeb
This Web site is provided by the Society for Vascular Surgery and includes patient information regarding vascular surgery procedures.
WebMD
WebMD® Corporation provides a range of information, transaction and technology solutions that help consumers, physicians, providers and health plans navigate the complexity of the health care system. Their products and services promote more informed decision-making, increased efficiency and, ultimately, higher quality patient care at a lower cost.
