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Finding Reliable Health Information

 

 

Today, you can find a great deal of information about health care, both online and in print, but how do you find reliable and practical data that can help you make informed health care decisions? Health care providers, the government and many other groups are working hard on providing tools and methods to inform consumers of health care.

The most recognized way to accomplish this is through clinical measures that assess quality of care and patient satisfaction.
There are hundreds of resources for general health information, hospital and physician ratings and disease and pharmaceutical recommendations.  When it comes to your health, it’s important to know you are getting reliable, quality information – information you can trust. 

The quick links list was developed based on recommendations from The Medical Library Association and the Department of Health and Human Services.  Always check with your doctor before making any health care decisions. Please use the links to do side-by-side comparisons of health care providers and get accurate, reliable, health information.