Medical Resources

Medical Resource Links

We present a number of sites with information and resources relating to medicine in general and specifically to those areas of medicine pertaining to injuries that may be suffered by victims of automobile and truck accidents. While we have made an effort to verify the authenticity of the material presented on these sites, we cannot be held responsible for those sites or for their content. As with any other information obtained from the Internet, it is best to verify it through other sources before relying upon it as fact. We believe that no information or advice offered by any website can take the place of that supplied directly to you by your own doctor or by a qualified specialist.

General Resources

American Medical Association (AMA) - The premiere organization for doctors and other health professionals in the U.S. Includes a physician locator service. This server is also the home of the online version of the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA), an invaluable source for general medical news and information.
The Institute of Medicine (IOM)- Another source of medical research information of current interest, including articles on medical mistakes. Maintained by the National Academy of Science (NAS)
TDH Licensure Verification System - Maintained by the State Department of Health, this site allows you to check the qualifications of any medical professional licensed in the state of Tennessee. The TDH physician database is updated daily; some of the information is supplied by the individual medical professional.
The University of Iowa maintains extensive listings of resources relating to Physical Medicine, Rehabilitation, Physical Therapy and Disabilities, Surgery, Anesthesiology & Pain Control and Emergency Medicine.

In addition, many of the non-profit organizations listed in this and other sections also provide support and recovery resources.

Neurological Resources

The Perspectives Network - Offers resources relating to brain injuries and recovery.
The Brain Injury Association USA Links Page offers links to many informational, support and other resources relating to brain injury treatment, recovery and prevention.
Learn about Neurology & Neuroscience -- see also Brain Injury: A Guide For Families And Friends for basic information about brain injury and treatment from the University of Iowa Medical School's Virtual Hospital.
National Spinal Cord Injury Association (NSCIA) - Information about spinal cord injuries, links to professional-grade support groups as well as local NSCIA chapters.
HeadInjury.com - Medical and other information on head and brain injuries; support and resource links; links to head injury products and services; telephone and email Head Injury Hotline.
Christopher Reeve Paralysis Foundation (formerly the American Paralysis Association) -- encourages and supports research to cure paralysis and spinal injuries; also has resources for paralysis sufferers and their families.

Musculoskeletal Resources

Whiplash101 - Maintained by a physician, this site provides searchable documents and other resources pertaining to whiplash and related injuries. Includes information on pain management as well as an extensive online dictionary of medical terminology.
From the Virtual Hospital: Patient Guide to Shoulder Surgeries and Injuries and Muscle Injuries.
More information from the University of Iowa's Medical School on Orthopedics & Bone Diseases and Rheumatology & Arthritis.

Circulatory Resources

Information on hematology and blood diseases from the University of Iowa.

Digestive Resources

This GI Endoscopy Atlas and set of Multimedia Textbooks at the University of Iowa's Virtual Hospital provide photographs, diagrams and descriptions of the various portions of the digestive system.

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