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- BioMedNet
The internet community for biological and medical researchers
- BioMedNet Library
More than 100 online journals and books from a variety of publishers
- British Medical Association
Independent trade union, officially recognised by government and the pay review bodies. Represents doctors from all branches of medicine.
- BUPA
UK provider of private health care insurance, hospitals and health care services
- Commission for Patient and Public Involvement in Health
Independent, non-departmental public body sponsored by the Department of Health. Aims to ensure the public is involved in decision making about health services.
- Doctors Patient Partnership
Health education charity that aims to improve health knowledge and behaviour, and professional patient communication.
- Dr Foster Intelligence
Dr Foster allows you to check out the credentials of doctors, specialists and hospitals near you. It also has an A-Z of health, and a personal health profile where you can calculate your risk of coronary heart disease. The organisation has a code of conduct and an ethics committee.- General Medical Council
Protects patients by maintaining doctors' standards and taking legal action in cases of serious professional misconduct.
- Geoff Roberts
Independent advice to improve patient safety and addressing concerns by providing reviews, inquiries and investigations.
- Medinet (Internet Resource)
A medical resource centre for the Internet
- National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence Nice
National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence
NICE is an independent organisation responsible for providing national guidance on promoting good health and preventing and treating ill health. The decide which medicines are available within England
- Patient Opinion
An independently run outlet where NHS patients can share their good and bad experiences with potential patients. The idea is to prompt hospitals to change practices.
- Patients Association
Encourages patients to voice their opinions about their healthcare and campaign for change.
- St George's Hospital Med School
St. George's Library
- Support and discussion group for those damaged as a result of radiotherapy
- The Lancet
Interactive site, requires registration to access resources
- University of Wales College of Medicine
University medical resources
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