Medical Reference Sites [Printer friendly version]
For Health Staff
BILD - British Institute of Learning Disabilities - Free to download fact sheets on key ID topics – advocacy, transition,bereavement, self-injurious behaviour etc.
managed in primary care. CKS also includes patient information leaflets on each topic.
Cochrane Reviews - Cochrane reviews represent the highest level of evidence on which to base
clinical treatment decisions.
Contact a Family - Provides an A-Z listing with basic information on many ID
conditions/syndromes and contact details of specialist support groups.
Medline Plus - MedlinePlus brings together authoritative information from US government
agencies and health organizations.
NICE - National Institute for Clinical Excellence [UK] - NICE produce guidance o:
Public health, Health technologies & Clinical practice.
For Clients & Families
Easy Health - Health leaflets that are easy to understand; Films showing visits to health professionals
Irishhealth.com - offers users an easy to use online source of medical and healthcare information and health
news.
NHS Direct - visit the Best Treatments website for the latest treatments options, get advice
on common health problems from the self-help guide.
Contact a Family - Provides an A-Z listing with basic information on many ID
conditions/syndromes and contact details of specialist support groups.
Patient UK - evidence based information leaflets on a wide range of medical and health
topics. 785 information leaflets on specific medicines and drugs.
