LibGuides: Nursing: Websites

Childhood Diseases and Conditions

Asthma - CDC
Asthma related information published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention with links to recommended asthma sites.
Autism Information - NIH
Basic information and resource links for autism, published by the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (U.S).
Cerebral Palsy - NIH
Basic information and resource links for cerebral palsy, published by the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (U.S).
Childhood Cancers - NIH
Provides access to information about childhood cancers including information about their treatment, prevention, screening, clinical trials, relevant cancer research literature, resources and statistics.
Diabetes in Children and Adolescents
Statistics and information about diabetes in children and youth. From the United States.

Mental Health

Canadian Mental Health Association - British Columbia Division
Mental Health and Wellness (Government of Canada)
B.C Ministry of Health
National Survey on Drug Use and Health
Found on the website of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Data Archive providing information on the United States.

Reliable Online Sources

When using online sources, make sure they come from reputable organizations. You should generally use websites from academic institutions, governmental sources, and formal organizations like associations, medical groups, etc., as your main online resources.

Questions to ask yourself about the website you are considering:

Who created the information and are they experts in the subject content of what you are reviewing? Does the URL of the website contain .edu, .org, .ca, .com, .biz, etc.
What kind of information is being provided? What is the scope of the information and how well is the topic covered?
When was the information produced or updated and is the content current?
Where does the content come from? Can you verify the information elsewhere?
Why was the information created and is it unbiased? Is there advertising on the website?

For more information on how to select resources when doing your research for an assignment or paper, consider looking at this link:

How to do research?

General Health and Drug Information

Medline Plus This link opens in a new window
Excellent information from the U.S. National Library of Medicine the latest health news, a medical encyclopedia and interactive patient tutorials.
Merck Manual of Diagnosis and Therapy This link opens in a new window
A comprehensive guide to disorders and diseases with information on causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and drugs

Health on the Net (HON) Foundation
Aims to make legitimate websites identifiable by means of a certification process and a seal.
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The HONcode, requiring web publishers to meet standards covered by 8 ethical criteria, is the most widely-accepted reference for online health and medical publishers. Currently, the HONcode is used by over 7,200 certified web sites, covering 102 countries. Any website that displays the HON seal is credible and a good source of reputable medical information.
Labtestsonline
This site is excellent for looking up lab tests and reasons for them on line. It will be an asset to any student needing to understand lab tests and their relations.
Canadian Foundation for Healthcare Improvement - Publications
Summaries of research evidence on healthcare issues, including management and policy.
National Guideline Clearinghouse
The National Guideline Clearinghouse(tm) (NGC) is a comprehensive database of evidence-based clinical practice guidelines and related documents produced by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ). The NGC mission is to provide physicians, nurses, and other allied healthcare professionals and providers, detailed information on clinical practice guidelines and to further their dissemination, implementation and use.

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