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16,638 Questionable Doctors

Published by Public Citizen's Health Research Group these 4 volumes list the names of doctors nationwide who have been disciplined by state medical boards and federal agencies. Specific details on the types of offenses committed are provided in some, but not all cases. The five most serious offenses listed in these volumes are criminal conviction, misprescribing or over prescribing drugs, sexual abuse or sexual misconduct with a patient, substance abuse, and substandard care, incompetence, or negligence. While this source is designed to assist consumers in making better informed health care choices remember that errors and incomplete information can occur. Verify the accuracy of the information provided with additional research.

AHA Guide to the Health Care Field

Used most frequently as a directory to locate hospitals in the United States, this annual directory also contains contact information on health networks, systems, and alliances by state. It also includes toll-free numbers for information on different health topics.

Alternative Medicine: the Definitive Guide

A large resource offering alternative treatment therapies for a wide variety of health conditions. Numerous types of therapies are explained in detail with recommended further readings and contact information for the major groups, organizations, and associations mentioned for each therapy.

America's Best Hospitals

Published annually since 1990 this work ranks 1,000+ hospitals in every state and 10 metro areas in 16 medical specialties. The top 100 hospitals nation wide are also ranked.

The Best Doctors in America - Northeast Region

A regional guide based upon survey results of physicians. The 1500+ doctors included in this work represent a full range of medical specialties and cover all states from Maine to Pennsylvania.

Conn's Current Therapy

The latest approved methods of treatment for the practicing physician are the subject of this annual volume. The authors of the selections are the foremost authorities in their respective fields. A useful work for the lay person interested in understanding what the best current therapy is for a wide variety of medical problems.

Health Reference Series

Omnigraphics, Inc. is a well known publisher of fine reference materials, and its multi-volume Health Reference Series is one of its best products. This series provides basic information about a broad range of medical concerns. Information is taken from published governmental and non-governmental materials and presented in a non-technical style for patients, their families, and care givers. It includes details of specific diseases, disorders, and syndromes, treatment options, research limitations, and strategies for coping. Thrall's books in the series include: Cancer Sourcebook for Women, Diabetes Sourcebook, Food and Animal Borne Diseases Sourcebook, Gastrointestinal Diseases and Disorders Sourcebook, Health Insurance Sourcebook, Immune System Disorders Sourcebook, Kidney and Urinary Tract Diseases and Disorders Sourcebook, Learning Disabilities Sourcebook, Mental Health Disorders Sourcebook, The New Cancer Sourcebook, Ophthalmic Diseases and Disorders Sourcebook, and Sexually Transmitted Diseases Sourcebook.

How to Find the Best New York Metro Area Doctors

With this publication the reader can browse more than 5,000 doctors' medical school education, residency training, board certification, and hospital affiliation in this geographic area.

The Medical Advisor: The Complete Guide to Alternative & Conventional Treatments

The subtitle says it all! A useful book, information is presented concisely with an overview of symptoms, causes, and treatment options for hundreds of health problems.

Medical Directory of New York State

Issued annually, this directory lists basic professional data on 46,000+ doctors licensed by New York State. Residents in training are also listed.

The Official ABMS Directory of Board Certified Medical Specialists

This 4 vol. directory gives up-to-date professional and biographical information on more than 536,000 diplomates who have met the certification requirements of their respective medical specialty boards.

Patients' Guide to Medical Tests

Created by faculty members of the Yale University School of Medicine, this book provides detailed descriptions of the most common diagnostic procedures in use today. Advice to the patients is given by doctors and those who perform the tests themselves. A guide to popular home tests is also included.

PDR (Physicians Desk Reference)

Primarily designed for use by healthcare professionals, this annual publication contains prescribing information for nearly 4000 pharmaceuticals. Data includes product and generic name, manufacturer, and photos identifying tablets and capsules.

Principles of Internal Medicine

A two volume textbook published for the medical student or practicing physician, this source comprehensively covers internal medicine with fully one third of the coverage devoted to patients' symptoms. This set is useful for the layman who is doing serious research on a particular disease, syndrome, or symptom and is interested and willing enough to delve deeply into the topic.

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