Patient information
useful links
A useful resource for information about specific medical conditions and procedures.
www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk
www.patient.co.uk/showdoc Comprehensive and up to date information on a wide range of subjects.
www.bhf.org.uk British Heart Foundation (BHF) is the largest independent funder of heart research in the UK.
www.vascularsociety.org.uk The objectives of the Society are to relieve sickness and to preserve and protect health by advancing the science and art of vascular surgery.
www.digestivedisorders.org.uk/?docname=leaflets An excellent set of information leaflets and factsheets on gastrointestinal problems from the Digestive Disorders Foundation.
www.hipandkneenetwork.co.uk An independent resource for hip and knee replacements.
www.bad.org.uk/public/leaflets/ Leaflets on skin disorders from the British Association of Dermatologists
www.lymphoma-net.org Lymphoma-net.org aims to help improve communication about non-Hodgkin's lymphoma and its treatment.
www.orthoinfo.org Comprehensive information on all matters orthopaedic from the American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons.
www.cancerbacup.org.uk A leading cancer information service with practical advice and support for patients, families and carers.
www.besttreatments.co.uk/btuk/condition_index.jsp This site which gives recommended treatments for over 100 common conditions is published by the British Medical Journal.
www.fitfortravel.nhs.uk Travel information ranging from vaccinations to disease prevention, treatment of diarrhoea and stomach upsets.
www.lunguk.org British lung Foundation's web sitel.
www.glaucoma-foundation.org/ Glaucoma related web sites.
www.toast-uk.org.uk The Obesity Awareness & Solutions Trust web site.
www.rnib.org.uk/ Royal National Institute for the Blind web site.
www.nbcs.org.uk/ National Blind Children's Society web site.
www.medicdirect.co.uk A useful site with information for the general public on a wide range of medical subjects.
www.kacsg.org.uk A site listing local and national cancer support groups.
