Useful Links

In the past we have found these Internet sites to be helpful to us and to some of our clients. We hope that you will find them useful too. We do not endorse any of the organisations or sites and have to disclaim responsibility for any site content, but we set out the links as a service to the public.

If when using the links you discover any of the links are discontinued or have changed, we would be very grateful if you would update the details on the feedback form, so we can update the text and ensure other members of the public have the most up to date details.

You will see that our links are set out in broad categories. If you know of additional Internet resources that might assist people like yourself, which are not featured in our Links pages, then please submit details on the feedback form with a suggested category and we will add the details.

Action against Medical Accidents (AvMA)
www.avma.org.uk

Adhesions
www.adhesions.org/  

Accident and Emergency
www.ncemi.org/
www.emedicine.com/emerg/  

Anaesthetics
www.gasnet.eur.nl/mirror/vat/VAT.html  
www.asahq.org/  
www.aana.com/
www.oaa-anaes.ac.uk  

Anatomy
www.anatomy.org/i4a/pages/index.cfm?pageid=1  

Anesthesiology
www.abanes.org
www.asahq.org  

Arthritis
www.arc.org.uk  
www.arthritiscare.org.uk  

Asthma
www.asthma.org.uk  
www.lunguk.org  

Autism / Asperger Syndrome
www.nas.org.uk  
www.autism.org
www.apana.supanet.com  

Addiction
www.acad.org.uk  
www.netline.co.uk/nac/clinical.htm  
www.turning-point.co.uk
www.liv.ac.uk/~csunit/community/cita.htm  
www.clouds.org.uk
www.cauk.org.uk  
www.drugscope.org.uk  
www.famsnon.org.uk  
www.health.org/govpubs/ml010/index.htm  
www.health.hss.state.ak.us/dada/fas/fas.htm  
www.a1b2c3.com/drugs/wom07.htm
www.annualreport.emcdda.eu.int
www.talktofrank.com

Alzheimers Disease
www.alzheimers.org.uk  
www.brace.org/  

Alcohol abuse
www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk  
www.alcoholconcern.org.uk  
www.aerc.org.uk  
www.apas.org.uk  
www.arp-charity.demon.co.uk/links  
www.nacoa.demon.co.uk

Abuse by professionals
www.popan.org.uk  

Abuse of the elderly
www.elderabuse.org  

Anatomy and Medical Texts
www.medlib.netfirms.com  
www.achoo.com  
www.amershamhealth.com  
www.nih.gov  
www.nlm.nih.gov/databases  
www.medicalstudent.com  
www.medscape.com
www.dacc.uchicago.edu/clinicians/clinicians.html  
www.mdconsult.com  
www.ejo.org/ejo/html/java_journal.htm
www.healthsites.co.uk  
www.healthworks.co.uk  
www.yoursurgery.com/ProcedureList.cfm  
www.ncbi.nlm.gov/pubmed
www.medivisuals.com
www.cine-med.com
www.eskeletons.org  
www.innerbody.com/htm/body/html  
www.hon.ch/Media/media/html
www.nelh.nhs.uk/anatomy
www.ismp.org/pages/video.html  
www.uhsweb.edu/rb/acr.htm
www.chemfinder.com
www.lwwoncology.com  
www.update-software.com/cochrane/  
www.clinicalevidence.org
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/  
www.controlled-trials.com
www.medwebplus.com
www.gretmar.com/webdoctor  
www.healthfinder.gov
www.adam.com
www.quackwatch.com  
www.acronymfinder.com  
www.activewords.com/applications.html#Default  
www.rsm.ac.uk
www.nlm.nih.gov/research/visible/visible_human.html  
www.emedicine.com/
www.hunter.health.nsw.gov.au/index.php?p=100
www.primalpictures.com  
www.anatomy.tv  
www.jr2.ox.ac.uk/Bandolier  
www.hiru.mcmaster.ca/COCHRANE/DEFAULT.HTM  
www.druginfozone.org/home/default.aspx
www.mic.ki.se/Medimages.html  

Alternative medicine
www.altmed.od.nih.gov/  
www.acupuncture.org.uk  
www.bmtc.co.uk
www.homeopath.co.uk  
www.naturopathy-uk.com  
www.pure-medicine.com  
www.reflexology-uk.co.uk  

Academic sites
www.Roysocmed.ac.uk  
www.numedsun.ncl.ac.uk  
www.bham.ac.uk/hsmc  
www.ohsu.edu/bicc-informatics/ebm/ebm_topics.htm  
www.york.ac.uk/inst/crd/
www.shef.ac.uk/uni/academic/R-Z/scharr/ir/netting.html
www.theses.com
www.wellcome.ac.uk/healthinfo/  
www.le.ac.uk/pathology/teach/VA/index.html  
www.rcr.ac.uk/enquiries
www.kumc.edu/instruction/medicine/anatomy/histoweb/index.htm  
www.vesalius.com/
www.medscape.com/Home/Search/IndexMedicus/IndexMedicus.html  
www.wisdom.wellcome.ac.uk
www.mediscene.com
www.medinfo.ufl.edu/year1/bcs/clist/index.html  
www.centerjd.org/lib/white.htm
www.isabel.org.uk
www.sciencenet.org.uk  
www.kingsfund.org.uk
www.phru.org/caspinternational/  
www.york.ac.uk/inst/crd/
www.shef.ac.uk/~scharr/  
www.ucl.ac.uk/primcare-popsci/uebpp/uebpp.htm  
www.cebm.jr2.ox.ac.uk
www.vh.org/navigation/vh/textbooks/index.html

Animal research
www.homeoffice.gov.uk/ccpd/aps.htm  
www.defra.gov.uk/animalh/welfare/default.htm

Back injuries
www.backpain.org  

Bell’s palsy
www.bellspalsy.ws/  

Brain injury
www.birt.co.uk  
www.headway.org.uk  
www.cerebra.org.uk
www.ukabif.org.uk  

Bereavement and palliative care
www.childtime.org.uk  
www.compassionatefriends.org  
www.palliator.co.uk
www.adec.org  
www.sudep.org  

Birth Injuries and Cerebral Palsy
www.scope.org.uk  
www.bibic.org.uk
www.avma.co.uk  
www.headway.org.uk
www.cerebra.org.uk
www.ukabif.org.uk
www.ucpa.org
www.face2facenetwork.org.uk
www.cwmpascymru.org.uk  
www.whitelodgecentre.co.uk 
www.learningdisabilities.org.uk
www.rehabuk.org
www.brainandspine.org.uk
www.cafamily.org.uk
www.capability-scotland.org.uk
www.crossd17.freeserve.co.uk  
www.treloar.org.uk  
www.disabilities-trust.org.uk  
www.jbd.org  
www.dppi.org.uk  
www.easpd.org  
www.disability.gov.uk  
www.disabilityfilms.co.uk  
www.leonard-cheshire.org/extras/bigfiles/EmpAttReport.pdf
www.nas.org.uk/policy/docs/advocacy.pdf
www.skill.org.uk  
www.ukabif.org.uk  
www.radar.org.uk  
www.redcross.org.uk  
www.justlikeus.org.uk  
www.disabledgo.info
www.leeds.ac.uk/disability-studies/archiveuk/index.html  
www.wft.org.uk/
www.disabledparentsnetwork.org.uk  
www.learningdisabilities.org.uk
www.guardianship.gov.uk  

Blind
www.afbp.org.uk  
www.rnib.org.uk  
www.fightforsight.org.uk
www.iga.org.uk/home.htm  
www.obac.org.uk  
www.big-print.co.uk

Blood transfusion
www.doh.gov.uk/bbt2/  
www.nataonline.com  
www.noblood.com  
www.bloodlessmed.com  

Breastfeeding
www.show.scot.nhs.uk/breastfeed/  

Breast implants
www.dcsettlement.com  
www.mied.uscourts.gov/dow/default.htm  
www.tortcomm.org  
www.implantclaims.com  
www.fda.gov/cdrh/breastimplants/index.html  
www.plasticsurgery.org/surgery/brstaugm.htm  
www.baps.co.uk/clinical_areas/implants-breast.htm 
www.baps.co.uk/library/public-readinglist-breastimplants.htm 
www.silicone-review.gov.uk
www.medical-devices.gov.uk/silicone.htm  
www.doh.gov.uk/bimplants/

Cardiology
www.acc.org  
www.augusta.net/atlantic/ascp.ascpscm.html  
www.asecho.org  
www.org.umc.edu/iash/homepage.htm  
www.americanheart.org  

Chiropractic
www.amerchiro.org  
www.accoweb.com  
www.chiromed.org  
www.nysca.com  

Civil Justice
www.peopleoverprofits.org  

Community Legal Service
www.legalservices.gov.uk  
www.open.gov.uk/lcd  
www.lcd.gov.uk  
www.justask.org.uk  

Court Service
www.courtservice.gov.uk  
www.parliament.uk  
www.open.gov.uk/courts/court/cs_home.htm  
www.open.gov.uk/courts/court/highhome/htm  
www.smithbernal.com/judg.htm  
www.dhcour.coe.fr/eng/basictexts.htm  
www.dhcour.coe.fr  
www.europa.eu.int/cj/index.html  
www.icj-cij.org/  
www.sigov.si.us.courtnet.html  
www.who.int

Cancer
www.bcusg.org  
www.cancerlink.org  
www.clic.uk.com  
www.breakthrough.org.uk  
www.breastcancer.net  
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/ncicgap/  
www.icnet.uk  
www.icr.ac.uk  
www.graylab.ac.uk/cancernet.html  
www.leukaemia-elf.org.uk  
www.lrf.org.uk  
www.macmillan.org.uk  
www.mariecurie.org.uk  
www.ovacome.org.uk  
www.ovariancancer.com  
www.wessexcancer.org  
www.nhsia.nhs.uk/cancer  
www.finprog.primed.info  
www.marrow-uk.org/  
www.anthonynolan.org.uk  
www.skincancer.org  
www.aad.org/pamphlets/bcc.html  
www.cancerscreening.nhs.uk  

Cardiology
www.cardiologyonline.com  
www.Bristol-Inquiry.org.uk.htm  
www.ctsnet.org  
www.atlanticinteractive.com/acp  
www.acc.org  
www.theheart.org/  
www.cardio.com  
www.womenheart.org  
www.womensheartfoundation.org  

Carpal tunnel syndrome
www.medicalmultimediagroup.com/pated/ctd/cts/cts.html  

Cerebral palsy
www.scope.org.uk  
www.cerebra.org.uk  
www.ucpa.org  
www.face2facenetwork.org.uk  
www.cwmpascymru.org.uk  
www.whitelodgecentre.co.uk  

Chronic Fatigue syndrome
www.doh.gov.uk/cmo/cfsmereport/index.htm  
www.westcare19.freeserve.co.uk  
www.co-cure.org/Good-Doc.htm  

Children : Special Needs (also see Paediatrics)
www.nasen.org.uk  
www.ncb.org.uk  
www.earlychildhood.org.uk  
www.jrf.org.uk  
www.talkingpoint.org.uk/  
www.kidsmeds.com  

Chlamydia
www.chlamydiae.com

Circumcision
www.cirp.org/CIRP/  

Community Care
www.community-care.org.uk  
www.carersonline.org.uk  

Consent
www.gmc-uk.org/standards/consent.htm  

Counselling / Psychotherapy
www.bcp.org.uk  
www.ipss.dircon.co.uk  
www.bap-psychotherapy.org  
www.counsellinguk.co.uk  
www.therapy-fpc.demon.co.uk  
www.counsellingcharity.freeserve.co.uk  

Child abuse
www.doh.gov.uk/safeguardingchildren/index.htm  

Care homes
www.fshc.co.uk  

Data Protection
www.dataprotection.gov.uk
www.hmso.gov.uk/acts/acts1998/19980029.htm  
www.nhsia.nhs.uk/dscn/pages/default.asp

Data Protection and Consent
www.dataprotection.gov.uk
www.doh.gov.uk/consent/index.htm

Deaf
www.rnid.org.uk
www.earfoundation.org.uk
www.deafnessatbirth.org.uk

Dental
www.communitydentalcentres.co.uk
www.bda-dentistry.org.uk

Dermatology
www.bad.org.uk/patients/
www.bad.org.uk/doctors/guidelines/
www.aad.org/pamphlets/index.html
www.dermatology.co.uk/index.asp
www.skincarecampaign.org/

Diabetes
www.diabetic.org.uk
www.diabetes.org
www.iddtinternational.org
www.diabetes-healthnet.ac.uk
www.dphpc.ox.ac.uk/bhfhprg/stats/2000/2002diabetes.html
www.aadenet.org/
www.diabetes.org/main/application/commercewf
www.idf.org/home/
www.diabetes-exercise.org

Disabled
www.brainandspine.org.uk
www.cafamily.org.uk
www.capability-scotland.org.uk
www.crossd17.freeserve.co.uk 
www.treloar.org.uk
www.disabilities-trust.org.uk
www.jbd.org
www.dppi.org.uk
www.easpd.org
www.disability.gov.uk
www.disabilityfilms.co.uk
www.leonard-cheshire.org/extras/bigfiles/EmpAttReport.pdf
www.nas.org.uk/policy/docs/advocacy.pdf
www.skill.org.uk
www.ukabif.org.uk
www.radar.org.uk
www.redcross.org.uk
www.justlikeus.org.uk
www.disabledgo.info
www.leeds.ac.uk/disability-studies/archiveuk/index.html
www.wft.org.uk/
www.disabledparentsnetwork.org.uk

Donor insemination
www.angelfire.com/bc/donorinsemination
www.ozemail.com.au/~warrenh/

Down Syndrome
www.downsed.org/

Domestic Violence
www.endvaw.org
www.cpsdv.org
www.endabuse.org

Donor insemination
www.angelfire.com/bc/donorinsemination
www.ozemail.com.au/~warrenh/

Drug Abuse
www.talktofrank.com

Drugs
www.concordance.org
www.efpia.org/
www.medicines-partnership.org

Dyslexia
www.dyslexic.org.uk

Depression
www.neurolink.co.uk
www.depressionalliance.org
www.mdf.org.uk
www.thecalmzone.net
www.creynahman.com/antidepressantdrugsdatabase.html
www.pssg.org
www.cebmh.warne.ox.ac.uk/cebmh/elmh/depression/index.html
www.medinfo.co.uk/drugs/ssris.html
www.biopsychiatry.com/ssris.htm

Digestive disorders
www.digestivedisorders.org.uk
www.bsg.org.uk
www.gastro.org/
www.gutweek.org.uk

Dissociative disorders
www.dissociation.co.uk

Domestic Violence
www.wales.gov.uk/domesticviolence

Drug clinical trials
www.mca.gov.uk

Eating disorders
www.edauk.com/
www.eating.ucdavis.edu/speaking/told/anorexbulim/
www.eatingdisorderinfo.org
www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/public/heart/obesity/lose_wt/index.htm
www.niddk.nih.gov/health/nutrit/win.htm
www.settlementdietdrugs.com

Emergency Services
www.aaem.org
www.abem.org  
www.acep.org  

Ectopic
www.ectopic.org

Embryology
www.visembryo.ucsf.edu/

Endocrinology
www.aace.com  
www.women-in-endo.org  
www.diabetes.org  

Endocrine
www.endo-society.org
www.endocrinology.org

Endometriosis
www.well.ox.ac.uk/endometriosis  
www.endo.org.uk

Epilepsy
www.epilepsy.org.uk/
www.epilepsynse.org.uk/  
www.efa.org/  
www.sudep.org
www.doh.gov.uk/cmo/epilepsy

Eyes
www.eyeatlas.com

Fibromyalgia
www.co-cure.org/Good-Doc.htm

Funding
www.wisdom.welcome.ac.uk/funding/
www.amrc.org.uk
www.rdinfo.org.uk

Gastroenterolgy/Liver
www.acg.gi.org
www.gastro.org
www.asge.org
www.sgna.org
www.liverfoundation.org

General Medicine
www.aafp.org  
www.abms.org  
www.ama-assn.org  
www.aamc.org  
www.msweb.net/aaps/

General Advice
www.nacab.org.uk  
www.ncc.org.uk  
www.disability.gov.uk  
www.justask.org.uk  
www.hpe.org.uk  
www.ris.org.uk  
www.eoc.org.uk  
www.lasa.org.uk  
www.bthealth.com  
www.hon.ch  
www.patient.co.uk/  
www.patient.org.uk  
www.firstbadgerline.co.uk/  
www.streetmap.co.uk  
www.railtrack.co.uk/travel/  
www.specialisthealth.co.uk/  
www.eyp.co.uk/
www.doclinks.tripod.com/  
www.medicsindex.co.uk  
www.healthinfocus.co.uk  
www.chic.org.uk/  
www.can-online.org.uk  
www.cdf.org.uk  
www.ukpha.org.uk  
www.samaritans.org.uk  
www.nacro.org.uk  
www.victimsupport.org.uk  
www.sja.org.uk
www.yourrights.org.uk  
www.quest-net.org/  
www.drfoster.co.uk  
www.netdoctor.co.uk  
www.wellbeing.com  
www.humanrights.org.uk  
www.isabel.org.uk  
www.ukselfhelp.info  

Gallbladder
www.wellnessweb.com/masterindex/gallbladder/  

Gastroenterology
www.gastro.org  
www.ssat.com  
www.theasgs.org  

Genetics
www.hgc.gov.uk  
www.ornl.gov/hgmis/medicine/genetherapy.html  
www.gig.org.uk/  
www.doh.gov.uk/genetics/gtac/index.htm  
www.esgt.org/  

Geriatric
www.ageconcern.org.uk  
www.helptheaged.org.uk  

Glycogen Storage Disease
www.agsd.org.uk  

Gulf War syndrome
www.smd.kcl.ac.uk/kcsmd/gulfwar/index.htm  

Gynaecology
www.acog.org  
www.acnm.org  
www.mana.org  
www.repromed.net  
www.obgyn.net/  

Gambling
www.gamblersanonymous.org.uk  
www.gamcare.org.uk  

General
www.mentalhealth.com/

Glycogen storage disease
www.agsd.org.uk

Guidelines
www.doh.gov.uk/pub/docs/doh/guidelines.pdf  
www.nhsia.nhs.uk/erdip/  

GLADD
www.gladd.org.uk

Human Rights
www.hmso.gov.uk/acts/acts1998/19980042.htm  

Haematology
www.hematology.org  

Hematology
http://www.hematology.org  

Head and Neck
www.baoms.org.uk  
www.orl-baohns.org  
www.laryngectomees.inuk.com  
www.nas.com/~letsfaceit/

HIV /AIDS
www.tht.org.uk  
www.avert.org  
www.medfash.org.uk  
www.hivgum.demon.co.uk  

Human Fertilisation & Embryology
www.hfea.gov.uk

Hand surgery
www.assh.org  

Head injuries
www.headway.org.uk

Iatrogenic Injuries
www.iatrogenic.org  

Immunology
www.ashi-hla.org/  
www.aaaai.org

Infectious Disease
www.idac.org/idlinks.html  
www.pages.prodigy.net/pdeziel/  
www.cdc.gov/ncidod/id_links.htm  
www.amm.co.uk/  

Internal Medicine
www.acponline.org  
www.abim.org  
www.sgim.org  

International bodies
www.fda.gov/
www.hc-sc.gc.ca  
www.admifrance.gouv.fr/cgi-bin/multitel/admifrance/  
www.europa.eu.int/comm/index_en.htm  
www.mpa.se/  
www.doh.ie/  
www.health.fgov.be  
www.bundesregierung.de/  
www.nihs.go.jp/  
www.health.gov.au/tga  
www.ght.org/  
www.rnzcgp.org.nz/links.htm  
www.mhcs.health.nsw.au  
www.ihe.org.uk  
www.msf.org  
www.merlin.org  
www.vso.org.uk  

Institute for Safe Medication Practices
www.ismp.org  

Immunology
www.aaaai.org  
www.jabs.org.uk  
www.vaccinetruth.org/  

Incontinence
www.bladderzone.com  
www.continence-foundation.org.uk  
www.incontact.org  
www.bmj.com/cgi/collection/incontinence  
www.aca.uk.com/mainindex.html  
www.continencecare.org/  
www.laughagain.co.uk/  

Infection
www.phls.co.uk/publications/  
www.who.int/emc/amr_interventions.htm  
www.keepantibioticsworking.com  
www.earss.rivm.nl/  
www.respiratory.infection.org  
www.shwefam.demon.co.uk/germ.htm  
www.fda.gov/oc/opacom/hottopics/anti_resist.html  
www.hopkins-abxguide.org/show_pages.cfm?content=Apr-01_content.html  
www.journals.uchicago.edu/IDSA/guidelines/  
www.engenderhealth.org/ip/  
www.vm.cfsan.fda.gov/~mow/intro.html  
www.cdc.gov/ncidod/hip/guide/handwash.htm  
www.washup.org  
www.cdc.gov/ncidod/hip/Aresist/mrsa.htm  

Infertility
www.child.org.uk  
www.verity-pcos.org.uk  
www.netdoctor.co.uk/womenshealth/fertility/  
www.ivf-infertility.co.uk
www.repromed.co.uk/Fertility/Prognosis/prognosis.html  

Intensive care
www.ics.ac.uk  

Inquests
www.inquest.gn.apc.org/sgi.html  
www.doh.gov.uk/tissue/families&postmortemscode.pdf  

Infertility
www.child.org.uk
www.verity-pcos.org.uk  
www.netdoctor.co.uk/womenshealth/fertility/  
www.ivf-infertility.co.uk  
www.repromed.co.uk/Fertility/Prognosis/prognosis.html  

Immunisation
www.immunisation.org.uk  
www.freethcartwright.co.uk/product_liability5j.htm   
www.doh.gov.uk/fluimmunisationcampaign2003-2004  
www.jabs.org.uk  

Investigations and Laboratory References
www.palpath.com/alphtest.html  
www.testuniverse.com/testbyname/  
www.labtestsonline.org/  
www.medinfo.ufl.edu/year1/bcs/index.html
www.hsc.virginia.edu/med-ed/pom/videos/index.html

Journals and publications
www.medneg.com
www.sciencekomm.at/journals/medicine/med-bio-html  
www.hsj.co.uk  
www.labtestsonline.org  
www.bmj.com  
www.freemedicaljournals.com  
www.gutjnl.com  
www.jr2.ox.ac.uk/Bandolier/  
www.merck.com/pubs/mmanual/  
www.bnf.org  
www.bmjpg.com  
www.fthealthcare.com  
www.doh.gov.uk/cmo/publications.htm  
www.doh.gov.uk/mobile.htm  
www.iegmp.org.uk  
www.doh.gov.uk/cmo/idstrategy/index.htm  
www.phls.co.uk/publications  
www.thelawyer.com  
www.centerjd.org/lib/white.htm  
www.harcourthealth.com/scripts/om.dll/serve?action=home  
www.archdischild.com  
www.jnnp.com  
www.tobaccocontrol.com  
www.thoraxjnl.com
www.annrheumdis.com  
www.bjophthalmol.com  
www.heartjnl.com  
www.jech.com  
www.jmedethics.com  
www.sextransinf.com  
www.newscientist.com/news

Kidney
www.nkrf.org.uk  
www.kraf.co.uk  
www.kidneyschool.org  
www.doctome.com  
www.hdialysis.com  
www.britishrenal.org  
www.renal.org  
www.nephronline.org  
www.kidneypatientguide.org.uk/  
www.kidneyalliance.org.uk  
www.nephroworld.com

Local NHS Trusts and Health Authorities
www.avon.nhs.uk  
www.healthywiltshire.org.uk
www.somerset-health.org.uk
www.somerset-health.org.uk/mendip/
www.ruh-bath.swest.nhs.uk/
www.north-bristol.swest.nhs.uk/
www.ubht.org.uk
www.gloucestershirehealth.org.uk/  
www.gloshealthservices.org.uk/  
www.exeterhospitals.co.uk  
www.sw-devon-ha.swest.nhs.uk  
www.plymouthhospitals.org.uk  
www.baoms.org.uk  
www.dch.org.uk  
www.severnnhstrust.org/  
www.avonambulance.org.uk/
www.banes-pct.nhs.uk  
www.westwiltshire-pct.nhs.uk  
www.mendip-pct.nhs.uk
www.rnhrd-tr.swest.nhs.uk  
www.shc-tr.swest.nhs.uk  
www.smnhst.swest.nhs.uk  
www.royalfree.nhs.uk  

Laparoscopy
www.laparoscopy.com  

Learning Disability
www.learningdisabilities.org.uk  

Leg Ulcers
www.tvs.org.uk/Booklets/legulcers.html  
www.vssgbi.org/patientinfo/legulcer.html  
www.bvf.org.uk/cond_explained.htm  
www.patient.uk/showdoc.asp?doc=23068777

Malaria
www.rph.wa.gov.au/labs/haem/malaria/index.html  
www.nature.com  
www.wellcome.ac.uk/malaria  

Mammography
www.cancerscreening.nhs.uk/breastscreen/publications/ia-02.html  

Maternity Care
www.birthchoiceuk.com  

Maternity Leave and Childcare
www.dti.gov.uk/er/matleafr.htm  
www.tiger.gov.uk  
www.inlandrevenue.gov.uk/employers  
www.doh.gov.uk/iwl  

MD Consult
www.mdconsult.com/

Founded by leading medical publishers that include Mosby and W.B. Saunders, MD Consult integrates peer-reviewed resources from over 50 publishers, medical societies, and government agencies. From this site you can obtain full text from respected medical reference books from a variety of specialties, medical journals, and MEDLINE. In addition you can obtain comprehensive USP drug information (beyond the scope of a PDR), as well as more than 600 clinical practice guidelines. This is not a free service, but for a small fee you can have access by the day, month or year. Also there is a free seven day trial membership.

Medical Devices
www.dmd.nhs.uk  

Medical Ethics
www.mchip00.med.nyu.edu/lit-med/syllabi.for.web/syllabi.by.topic.html  
www.mhrd.ucl.ac.uk/  
www.ethics.acusd.edu/index.html  
www.georgetown.edu/research/nrcbl/  
www.publicationethics.org.uk  
www.oig.hhs.gov  
www.bmj.com/cgi/collection/competing_interests  
www.bmj.com/cgi/collection/informed_consent  

Medical Research
www.personal.umich.edu/~lpt/links.htm 
www.doh.gov.uk/research  

Medical Defence Union
www.the-mdu.com  

Medical Protection Society
www.mps.org.uk  

Medical Imaging
www.sor.org  
www.rcr.ac.uk  
www.nrpb.org.uk  
www.radiologyeducation.com  

Medical Terminology
www.mywebmd.com/encyclopedia  
www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/mplusdictionary.html  
www.medmatrix.org     
www.edae.gr/dictionaries.html  
www.medicinenet.com (then click on dictionary)  
www.4woman.org/nwhic/references/dictionary.htm (on line med dictionaries and journals)

Medscape
www.medscape.com  

Medscape is a multi-specialty Web service for clinician and consumers that combines information from journals, medical news providers, medical education programs, and materials created for Medscape. Here you will find a combination of peer-reviewed publications, a free version of drug information via the "First Data Bank File" and free Medline.

Menopause
www.menopausematters.co.uk  

Mental Health
www.hyperguide.co.uk/mha  
www.mentalhealth.org.uk  
www.mindout.net  
www.mentality.org.uk  
www.stigma.org/everyfamily  
www.nelh.nhs.uk/mentality  
www.doh.gov.uk/mentalhealth/women.htm  
www.seemescotland.org  

Mental Health Act Commission
www.mhat.trent.nhs.uk  

Mental Health Foundation
www.mhf.org.uk  

Mesothelioma
www.mirg.org  
 
Midwifery
www.acnm.org  

Migraine
www.migraine.org.uk/  
www.migrainetrust.org.uk/  
www.ama-assn.org/special/migraine/migraine.htm  

MIND
www.mind.org.uk  

Missing Persons
www.doenetwork.org  
www.missingpersons.org/  
www.missingpersons.org/identification.html  

MMR
www.mmrthefacts.nhs.uk  
www.doh.gov.uk/mmr  
www.jabs.org.uk  

Multiple Sclerosis
www.mssociety.org.uk  
www.msresearchtrust.org.uk  
www.ifmss.org.uk  
www.mswebpals.org  
www.mstrust.org.uk  

Munchausen’s Syndrome by Proxy
www.msbp.com

Other Government departments
www.courtservice.gov.uik/cms/2728.htm  
www.nao.gov.uk  
www.audit-commission.gov.uk  
www.dwp.gov.uk  
www.lga.gov.uk  
www.regeneration.dtlr.gov.uk  
www.wales.gov.uk  
www.socialexclusionunit.gov.uk
www.nao.gov.uk  
www.audit-commission.gov.uk  
www.dwp.gov.uk
www.defra.gov.uk  
www.wales.gov.uk/subihealth  
www.socialexclusionunit.gov.uk  
www.claimyourtaxback.com  

Other Hospitals
www.hospital.org.uk/  
www.kingshealth.com/  
www.iop.kcl.ac.uk/  
www.cardiffandvale.wales.nhs.uk/  

Obstetrics
www.repromed.net  
www.dppi.org.uk  
www.postnatalexercise.co.uk  
www.acog.org  
www.accesspub.com/tempobg/soc/socm.htm  

Occupational Medicine
www.facoccmed.ac.uk  

Oesophagus
www.medicinenet.com/Barretts_Esophagus/page1.htm  

Ophthalmology
www.eyenet.org  
www.rcophth.ac.uk  

Orthopaedic
www.boa.ac.uk  
www.orthogate.com  
www.aaos.org  
www.aahks.org  
www.mailbase.ac.uk/lists/orthopod/  

Organ retention
www.doh.gov.uk/orgretentionadvice  
www.doh.gov.uk/orgretentionconsent  

Organ transplants
www.uktransplant.org.uk  

Orthopaedic
www.orthopaedicweblinks.com  

Osteoporosis
www.nos.org.uk

Patient Confidentiality
www.doh.gov.uk/ipu/  

Patient Advice and Liaison Services ( PALS )
E-mail addresses :

Royal United Hospital Bath NHS Trust :
Pals@ruh-bath.swest.nhs.uk  
Bath and North East Somerset NHS Primary Care Trust :
Andrea.morland@banes-pct.nhs.uk  
Royal National Hospital for Rheumatic Diseases NHS Trust :
noreen.winter@rnhrd-tr.swest.nhs.uk  
West Wiltshire Primary Care Trust :
pals@westwiltshire-pct.nhs.uk  
Salisbury Healthcare NHS Trust :
maggie.cherry@shc-tr.swest.nhs.uk  
Mendip Primary Care Trust :
shinks@mendip-pct.nhs.uk  
Swindon and Marlborough NHS Trust :
carol.wilkes@smnhst.swest.nhs.uk  
South Gloucestershire Primary Care Trust :
Pauline.Land@sglos-pct.nhs.uk  
Avon Ambulance Service NHS Trust :
Pals@avonambulance.nhs.uk  
Wiltshire Ambulance Service NHS Trust :
Phil.orwin@wiltsambs-tr.swest.nhs.uk  

Patient Safety Organisations
www.npsa.org.uk/  
www.medical-devices.gov.uk  
www.ecri.org  
www.mca.gov.uk  
www.aic@doh.gsi.gov.uk  
www.ismp.org  
www.jcaho.org/news_frm.htm l
www.fda.gov/cdrh/recalls-032002.html
www.bmj.com/cgi/collection/medical_error_patient_safety  
www.jcrinc.com  

Professional Organisations
www.clinical-disputes-forum.org.uk/  
www.bma.org.uk  
www.bma.org.uk/gpc.nsf/webdocsvw/  
www.roysocmed.ac.uk  
www.ncl.ac.uk/~nrcoa/  
www.rcgp.org.uk  
www.rcseng.ac.uk  
www.rcog.org.uk  
www.rcpath.org.uk  
www.rcplondon.ac.uk
www.rcpsych.ac.uk/
www.bda-dentistry.org.uk  
www.gdc.org
www.gmc.uk.org  
www.gmc-uk.org/  
www.ukcc.org.uk  
www.mps.org.uk/medical/  
www.mdu.org.uk
www.acog.org  
www.acep.org
www.ics.ac.uk/enter.html  
www.ich.bpmf.ac.uk  
www.apilonline.com  
www.audit-commission.gov.uk/  
www.ombudsman.gsi.gov.uk  
www.quango.gov.uk  
www.radio.gov.uk  

Personality disorder
www.doh.gov.uk/mentalhealth/personalitydisorder.htm  

Phobia
www.no-panic.co.uk  

Post natal depression
www.chss.iup.edu/postpartum/  

Prison Healthcare
www.nelmh.org/home_prison.asp?c=17  
www.prisonmentalhealth.org  
www.doh.gov.uk/prisonhealth/

Pediatrics
www.uab.edu.pedinfo/  
www.rcpch.ac.uk  
www.isabel.org.uk  
www.doh.gov.uk/birthtofive/index.htm  
www.aap.org  

Pain Management
www.pain.com  

Palliative care
www.palliative.info  
www.jr2.ox.ac.uk/bandolier/kb.html  
www.hospice-spc-council.org.uk/indexf.htm  
www.dundee.ac.uk/meded/help/welcome.htm  
www.carersonline.org.uk  
www.palliativedrugs.com  

Pancreas
www.pancreasweb.com/

Pharmacy, Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy
www.popnet.org.uk/  
www.aphanet.org  

Plastic surgery
www.plasticsurgery.org  
www.pulsus.com/plastics/home.htm  
www.facial-plastic-surgery.org  

Pressure sores
www.awma.com.au/pages/Guidelines.pdf  
www.epuap.org/gltreatment.html  

Prostate
www.planetprostate.com  

Preventative Medicine
www.acpm.org  

Pulmonology
www.lungusa.org  
www.aarc.org/  
www.chestnet.org/  
www.thoracic.org/  

Podiatry
www.apma.org  
www.footandankle.com/podmed/  

Psychiatry
www.psych.org  
www.psychiatryresearch.org.uk  
www.rcpsych.ac.uk  

Physical Therapy
www.aaptnet.org  
www.apta.org
www.nationalrehab.org  

Physiology
www.faseb.org/aps/  

Psychotherapy / Counselling
www.bcp.org.uk  
www.ipss.dircon.co.uk
www.bap-psychotherapy.org  
www.counsellinguk.co.uk  
www.therapy-fpc.demon.co.uk  
www.counsellingcharity.freeserve.co.uk

Private Healthcare
www.doh.gov.uk/ncsc/independenthealthcareregs.htm  
www.bmihealthcare.co.uk  
www.bupa.co.uk  
www.partnershipsincare.co.uk
www.prioryhealthcare.co.uk  
www.privatehealth.co.uk
www.nuffieldhospitals.org.uk  
www.drfoster.co.uk/yhgprivat.htm

Radiology
www.rcr.ac.uk  
www.brighamrad.harvard.edu/index.html  
www.rad.usuhs.mil/glossary.html 
www.rad.usuhs.mil/medpix/medpix.html?mode=default
www.xray2000.co.uk  
www.emedicine.com/radio  
www.ctisus.com  
www.home.earthlink.net/~terrass/radiography/radcat.html  
www.asrt.org  
www.rsna.org  
www.acr.org  

Rehabilitation
www.rehabuk.org  

Retained Organs
www.nhs.uk/retainedorgans/index.htm  

Rheumatology
www.rheumatology.org
www.arthritis.org

Schizophrenia
www.nsf.org.uk  

Self-harm / suicide
www.psyke.org  

Stress
www.tacthq.demon.co.uk  
www.samaritans.org.uk/  

SARS
www.afip.org/Departments/Pulmonary/SARS/index.html  

Sex Education
www.sexpression.org.uk  
www.likeitis.org.uk  

Skin Problems
www.emedicine.com/derm/  
www.aad.org/  

Sleep disorders
www.sleeping.org.uk  

Social Services
www.nisw.org.uk  

Spinal injury
www.spinal.co.uk  

Stillbirth and neonatal death
www.uk-sands.org  

Stroke
www.stroke.org/  
www.stanford.edu/group/neurology/stroke/  

Sick Doctors Trust
www.sick-doctors-trust.co.uk  

Surgery
www.facs.org  
www.acfas.org (foot and ankle)
www.fascrs.org (colon and rectal surgeons)
www.womensurgeons.org  

Tobacco
www.tobacco.neu.edu  
www.tplr.com  
www.givingupsmoking.co.uk  
www.ash.org.uk

Television
www.digiserve.com/er/erdex.html  
www.news.bbc.co.uk/hi/english/health/  

The NHS Explained
www.nhs.uk/thenhsexplained/default.asp
www.archive.official-documents.co.uk/document/doh/newnhs/newnhs.htm

Translations
www.freetranslation.com

Urology
www.easyweb.easynet.co.uk/~c.dawson/indexhtm  
www.uronet.org  
www.kidneypatientguide.org.uk/  
www.bmj.com/cgi/collection/urology  
www.auanet.org  
www.kidney.org

Vascular / veins
www.veins1.com  
www.phlebology.org/brochure.htm  
www.vdf.org  
www.healthy.net/library/Books/Healthyself/varicoseveins.htm  

Vascular Medicine
www.svmb.org  

Veterinary
www.bva.co.uk  
www.abvp.com  
www.avma.org

Waiting Times, Whistleblowers, Stress and Zero Tolerance
www.nhs.uk/waitingtimes/  
www.members.aol.com/FreeCare/Info.htm  
www.hse.gov.uk/workers  
www.nhs.uk/zerotolerance
www.nhs-exposed.com  
www.generalmedicalcouncil.co.uk  
www.peopleoverprofits.org  
www.workhealth.org  

Xenotransplantation
www.doh.gov.uk.ukxira/index

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