Resources

INDEX

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

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

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

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.azbn.gov/

Optometry Board
http://www.optometry.az.gov/

Pharmacy Board
http://www.azpharmacy.gov/

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/

CANCER

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

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

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.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/brachial_plexus/brachial_plexus.htm

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

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.azmd.gov/profile/getlicense.aspx

Arizona Board of Medical Examiners (Oversee Arizona Physicians)
http://www.azmd.gov/

MEDICAL RESEARCH

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

Scientific Publications on the Internet
http://www.ispub.com/

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://www.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://www.flash-med.com/Abbreviation.asp

MEDICAL PROCEDURES/CODES

International Classification of Diseases (Official diseases descriptions
and codes)
http://www.who.int/classifications/icd/en/

MISCELLANEOUS

Adverse Medical Events Report
http://www.fda.gov/safety/MedWatch/default.htm

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.azmd.gov/Forms/pa_complaint.pdf

Dictionary - (On-Line Medical Dictionary)
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/mplusdictionary.html

Endocrinology
http://joe.endocrinology-journals.org/

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.acponline.org/patients_families/about_internal_medicine/

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/

DRUGS/PRESCRIPTIONS

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

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.anesthesiologyinfo.com/articles/cbe/blcs.php

CONSUMER/PATIENT RESOURCES

Healthcare Information for Consumers
http://www.healthfinder.gov
http://www.mecqa.com
http://www.mckesson.com/
http://corp.sorryworks.net/

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

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

TIPS TO PREVENT MEDICAL ERRORS

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

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.networkofstrength.org/

MEDICAL MALPRACTICE

Medical Malpractice Overview
Emergency Room Errors
Failure to Diagnose
Nurse Malpractice
Prescription Errors
Surgical Infections

BIRTH INJURIES

Birth Injury Overview
Brachial Plexus
Erbs Palsy
Cerebral Palsy

OTHER AREAS

Nursing Home Abuse
Nuring Home Neglect
Wrongful Death

Frequently Asked Questions