Medical Information Sites The Library recommends these sites for factual information on medical or ID topics.
BILD - British Institute of Learning Disabilities - Free to download fact sheets on key ID topics – advocacy, transition,bereavement, self-injurious behaviour etc.
Clinical Knowledge Summaries [Registration Required] - Clinical Knowledge Summaries are a reliable source of evidencebased information and practical 'know how' about common conditions 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. NB - Library also holds a print copy of this Directory
Medline Plus [Encyclopedia]- MedlinePlus brings together authoritative information from US government agencies and health organisations.
NICE - National Institute for Clinical Excellence [UK] - NICE produce guidance Public health, Health technologies & Clinical practice.
NHS Evidence - Learning Disabilities NHS Evidence allows everyone working in health and social care to access a wide range of health information to help them deliver quality patient care. Launched in April 2009, NHS Evidence:
Medical Information Sites for families & clients
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.
