Resources
Links: Resources
Agency for Healthcare Quality and Research (ARHQ)
Many resources including multiple examples of clinical practice guidelines compiled from around the world in the National Guideline Clearinghouse as well as recommendations from the United States Preventive Services Task Force.
www.ahrq.gov

American Academy of Family Physicians
Many resources for managing the clinical and medical aspects of the practice of family medicne.
www.aafp.org

American Academy of Pediatrics
Resources for the practice of pediatrics including tools, articles and educational materials.
www.aap.org

American Diabetes Association
This area of the American Diabetes Association site focuses specifically on the care of Latinos with diabetes mellitus.
www.diabetes.org/for-health-professionals-and-scientists/latino-health-care.jsp

American Diabetes Association
Many useful resources for clinicians and patients.
www.diabetes.org

American Medical Association (AMA)
Resources for clinicians and practices.
www.ama-assn.org

Ask Me 3
A great place to start to help your patients participate in their care. Discusses the importance of health literacy and some easy steps to improve communication and understanding for your patients.
www.askme3.org

CDC Diabetes Resource
Resources for clinicians and patients about diabetes from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
www.cdc.gov/diabetes

Children with Diabetes
An online magazine for children with diabetes.
www.childrenwithdiabetes.com

Cochrane Reviews
Comprehensive, objective reviews of the current evidence-base for medical practice which can be browsed by topic.
www.cochrane.org

Diabetes Prevention and Control Programs
Information and links to programs in each state.
www.cdc.gov/diabetes/states/index.htm

Health Disparities Collaboratives
The national site for HRSA's collaborative involving health centers across the nation. Hundreds of resources are available in the publically accessible library.
www.healthdisparities.net

Health Information for Families
This site, sponsored by the American Association of Family Physicians (AAFP), includes more than 200clinically reviewed articles on health topics for men, women, and children. You can even search by your symptoms. You can also search for physicians who are members of AAFP by zip code.
www.familydoctor.org

Health Literacy
Information about health literacy as well as some patient education materials that will help your patients better understand their illness.
www.hrsa.gov/healthliteracy/

Health Literacy
General tips and resources to improve your ability to communicate effectively with your patients.
www.healthliteracy.com

Improving Chronic Illness Care
Resources and ongoing work to improve care for chronic illnesses.
www.improvingchroniccare.org

Institute for Healthcare Improvement
Resources and ideas from an organization committed to improving care and patient safety worldwide.
www.ihi.org

Intstitute of Medicine
Provides publications about the healthcare system at large. The IOM serves as an independent, objective advisor to policy makers, health professionals and the public.
www.iom.edu

National Diabetes Education Program (NDEP)
Educational resources available in multiple languages for those with diabetes .
www.ndep.nih.gov

National Institute of Diabete and Digestive and Kidney Disorders
Information about research from the Naational Institute of Health as well as a wide variety of educational materials for the public.
www.niddk.nih.gov

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
Information about the diagnosis, treatment and impact of substance abuse.
www.samhsa.gov




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