Sources of quality patient health
information on the Internet, helping patients find information
about specific conditions and diseases, as well as organisations
that can offer support.
The clinical information linked to in this section should be
used in conjunction with the advice of a health professional, not
as a substitute. The care a patient receives from their
doctor is individually tailored to take account of
particular physical and personal circumstances, both current and in
the past.
If you are feeling unwell at
present, please contact your GP, or call NHS Direct on 0845
4647 (England and Wales) or 08454 242424
(Scotland) for nurse advice.
A BMA guide to
Finding
Reliable Health Information on the Internet is an
excellent starting point for those wishing to further explore the
vast amount of medical information on the Internet.
Bereavement Advice (Free
Service)
Bereavement Advice Centre supports
bereaved people on a range of practical issues via a single
freephone number and website. Find out more about their services by
reading the information
leaflet, calling free on 0800 6349494 or
visiting the website at www.bereavementadvice.org.