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Back of book copy: This book will help you find the most reliable sources of health information on the Internet. The sites in this book have been selected and reviewed by expert nurses in over 40 specialties. Sites have been reviewed for accuracy, currency, sponsorship, ease of use by the general public, and availability in languages in addition to English. The result is a treasure of information sources for patients and health care professionals. For professionals: This book will help you find the most reliable sources of health information on the Internet for your patients. All the sites in this book have been selected and reviewed by expert nurses in over 40 specialties, most of them nursing educators with doctoral degrees. Sites have been reviewed for ease of use by the general public, accuracy, currency, sponsorship, and availability in languages besides English. The result is a treasure of information sources, all judged accurate and current by knowledgeable professionals. For consumers: This book will help you find the most reliable sources of health information on the Internet. All the sites in this book have been selected and reviewed by expert nurses in over 40 health specialties. Sites have been reviewed for ease of use by the general public, accuracy, currency, sponsorship, and availability in languages besides English. The result is a treasure of information sources, all judged accurate and current by knowledgeable professionals. All purpose: This book gives both the professional and patient a tool for finding reliable health information on the Internet. All the sites in this book have been selected and reviewed by expert nurses in over 40 specialties, most of them nursing educators with doctoral degrees. Sites have been reviewed for ease of use by the general public, accuracy, currency, sponsorship, and availability in languages besides English. The result is a treasure of information sources, all judged accurate and current by knowledgeable professionals. Introduction Part I: The Megasites General Health and Medical Web Sites, C.A. Romano, C.R. Phyillaier, P.G. Hinegardner Part II: Medications Drug Information and Medications, K.M. Montgomery Part III: Specialty Sites Adolescents, A.L. O'Sullivan Asthma and Allergies, M. Smirnoff and K. Malusis Birth Control, M.E. Reame Breastfeeding, K.S. Montgomery Cancer, F. Juste and T. Johnson Child Health, W.M. Nehring, S.A. Faux, and C.A. Schmidt Complementary and Alternative Therapies, M. Snyder Diabetes Mellitus, R.G. Mertig Diet, Nutrition, and Weight Loss, K.H. Morin Domestic Violence and Child Abuse, J.C. Campbell, D. Lemmey, and K. Chouaf Drug and Alcohol Abuse, K.S. Montgomery Elders and Their Families, L.J OíConnor End of Life Care, M.L. Matzo Environmental Health, K. McPhaul Exercise and Physical Fitness, K.M.C. Talley and J.F. Wyman Genetics, F.R. Lashley Heart Disease, Hussein Tahan HIV/AIDS, C.A. Kirton and J.P. Colagreco Immunizations, L. Peters Incontinence - Urinary, S. Jones - Neurogenic Bowel, A.J. Schmerzler Infertility, N.E. Reame Mental Health, D. Berry Neurological Problems, G.J. McDougall Pain, L.J. Schoolmeesters Pregnancy and Childbirth, K.S. Montgomery Prostate Cancer, M. Wallace Sexually Transmitted Diseases, C.A. Kirton and J.P. Cologreco Sleep and Fatigue, A.L. Hudson and K.A. Lee Smoking Cessation, M. Smirnoff Spinal Cord Injury, J.M. Goldstein Stroke, B.J. Furr Travel Considerations, F.R. Lashley Women's Health, D.L. Taylor and G.M. Wade Wound and Ostomy Care, D.C. Visco and S.J. Wren Part IV: Negotiating the Health Care System Long Term Care Services, E.L. Mitty Home Care Services, G.L. Narsavage Understanding Medical Jargon, S.P. Farrell Medical Devices, S.P. Farrell Health Insurance, R. Chasek Alphabetical Index of Web Site
