Resources

In the News - Disciplined Doctors

LEGAL

CASELAW

U.S. Supreme Court (Audio and Print)
http://oyez.nwu.edu/

LEGAL RESEARCH

Search Engine
http://www.alllaw.com/

Arizona Statutes (Legislation)
http://www.azleg.state.az.us

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PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS

State of Arizona Bar
http://www.azbar.org

Association of Trial Lawyers of America
ttp://www.atlanet.org

American Bar Association
http://www.abanet.org

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MEDICAL

Medical Dictionaries and Journals
http://www.4woman.org/nwhic/references/dictionary.htm

ANESTHESIOLOGY

Journal of the Association of Anesthesiology
http://www.anesthesiology.org

American Society of Anesthesiologists
http://www.asahq.org

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ARIZONA HEALTHCARE REGULATORY BOARDS

Arizona Medical Board-Physicians & Physician's assistants
http://www.azmd.gov/

Chiropractic Board
http://www.azchiroboard.com/

DO-Osteopaths
http://azosteoboard.org/

Naturopathic Physicians
http://www.npbomex.az.gov/

Nursing Board
http://www.nursing.state.az.us/

Optometry Board
http://www.asbo.state.az.us/

Pharmacy Board
http://www.pharmacy.state.az.us/

Respiratory Board
http://www.rb.state.az.us/

X-Ray Technician Board
http://www.arra.state.az.us/

Board of Behavioral Health
http://www.hs.state.az.us/bhs/

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CANCER

Cancer Net (comprehensive information on cancer)
http://cancernet.nci.nih.gov

Oral, Head and Neck Cancer Resources
http://www.spohnc.org/resources.html

Journal of Clinical Oncology
http://www.jco.org

Oncolink University of PA -clinical trials & disease
http://cancer.med.upenn.edu

Broad-based Cancer Information
http://www.cancernetwork.com/

CHILDREN/INFANTS/NEONATES

Newborns
http://www.neonatology.org

Infectious Diseases in Children
http://idinchildren.com

National Brachial Plexus/Erb's Palsy Association
www.nbpepa.org

Brachial Plexus description
http://www.burrill.demon.co.uk/meddoc/braplex.html

United Brachial Plexus Network --information and support for families with brachial plexus injuries
http://www.ubpn.org/

American Academy of Pediatrics
http://www.aap.org

Pediatric disorders and conditions-general descriptions
http://www.bcm.tmc.edu/pednsurg/disorder/disorder.htm

Pediatric common problems
http://www.vh.org/navigation/vch/topics/pediatric_patient_index.html

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ARIZONA MEDICAL

Arizona Medical Association (ArMA)
http://www.armadoc.com

Arizona Osteopathic Medical Association (AOMA)
http://www.az-osteo.org

PHYSICIAN DATA

Physician Locator (National)
http://www.docboard.org/

Physician background and credential verification
http://www.searchpointe.com/

Arizona Board of Medical Examiners (Oversee Arizona Physicians)
http://www.bomex.org/

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MEDICAL RESEARCH

Harvard Medical Library
http://www.countway.harvard.edu/

Scientific Publications on the Internet
http://www.ama-assn.org/med_link/peer.htm

Medline® (Medical Literature, Analysis, and Retrieval System Online)
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/pubs/factsheets/medline.html

National Library of Medicine (Various Medical Databases)
http://igm.nlm.nih.gov/

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
http://www.nih.gov/

Clinical Research/Resources
http://www.mdconsult.com/

Medical Malpractice Litigation News
http://www.medlit.net/guests/malpracticenews/MMNalphaindex.html

Searchable Database of Full Text Medical Journals, Treatises, Patient
Care Guidelines
http://home.mdconsult.com/bin/login

Abbreviations of medical terms
http://courses.smsu.edu/jas188f/690/medslpterm.html

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MEDICAL PROCEDURES/CODES

International Classification of Diseases (Official diseases descriptions
and codes)
http://www.e-mds.com/services/icd9/index.html

MISCELLANEOUS

Adverse Medical Events Report
http://www.fda.gov/medwatch/SAFETY/2003/safety03.htm#ancom

Board Certification (determine if your physician is a certified specialist)
http://www.abms.org/

Codes/Statutes for Arizona Hospitals/Healthcare Agencies/Nursing Homes
http://www.hs.state.az.us/als/codes/index.htm

Complaints-Filing against Physicians/Physician's Assistants
http://www.azmdboard.org/document/Complaint_Form_9_8_00.pdf

Dictionary - (On-Line Medical Dictionary)
http://cancerweb.ncl.ac.uk/omd/

Endocrinology
http://journals.endocrinology.org/JOE/joe.htm

Gastroenterology
http://www.gastro.org/

American Journal of Gastroentorology
http://www.elsevier.com/locate/amjgastro

Hematology
http://www.bloodjournal.org

Immunology
http://www.jimmunol.org

Internal Medicine
http://www.annals.org/issues/v136n9/toc.html

Morbidity and Mortality Statistics
http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/

Neuroscience
http://www.jneurosci.org

News - (Medical headlines updated daily)
http://www.ivanhoe.com/home/p_home.cfm

Ophthalmology
http://www.meddevel.com

Pathology
http://www.amjpathol.org

Urology
http://www.duj.com

World Health Organization (WHO)
http://www.who.int/en/

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DRUGS/PRESCRIPTIONS

Physicians Desk Reference (Drug and Health Information)
http://www.pdr.net
http://www.rxlist.com

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SPINAL CORD

Spinal Cord Injury Association
http://www.spinalcord.org/

PREGNANCY AND CHILDBIRTH

Pregnancy and Childbirth (general information)
http://www.abcbirth.com/

Anaesthesia (Guide to Spinal Anaesthesia for caesarian section)
http://www.oyston.com/anaes/local/spinalcs.html

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CONSUMER/PATIENT RESOURCES

Healthcare Information for Consumers
http://www.healthfinder.gov
http://www.mecqa.com

Medical Malpractice Data and Articles
http://www.howdyneighbor.com/JusticeDenied/page50.html
http://www.iatrogenic.org/

What you need to know about Medical Malpractice
http://www.civiljustice.org/medical.html

Medical Malpractice (overview of malpractice and various statistics)
http://www.consumerlaw.com/medical.html

Managed Health Care Organizations and Nursing Facilities (establishing
liability for the consequences of their inappropriate decisions)
http://harp.org/

Consumer issues and tips (this is written for Hawaii residents)
http://www.consumerlaw.com

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TIPS TO PREVENT MEDICAL ERRORS

Children
http://www.ahrq.gov/consumer/20tipkid.htm

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WOMANS HEALTH

Women's health
http://www.obgyn.net

Journal of Reproductive Medicine
http://www.jreprodmed.com

American College of Obstetrics & Gynecology
http://www.acog.com

Breast Cancer awareness and support
http://www.yme.org/

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