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Doctors

Medical Malpractice Center
The latest news and information on Medical Malpractice. Medication errors result in more than 7,000 deaths each year...

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Baby

Birth Injuries Center
Complications can arise during both pregnancy and delivery and these problems may result in temporary or permanent injury...

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Board

Arizona Medical Board
For more information about the Arizona Medical Board, visit their site by clicking the link below.

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Resources


Brain Injuries

Biotech Home Page - Frequently asked questions about Brain Injury.

Brain Injury Association - Provides information on prevention, treatment, and rehab, resources and support.

Brain Injury Ring - Homepages of brain injury survivors, caregivers, friends, family and BI resources.

Center for Neuro Skills - TBI resource guide, with information about brain injury and rehabilitation.

Head Injury Outline - Guide to head injury facts

TBI Chat Room - Chat room for TBI survivors and families

American Association of Spinal Cord Injury - Organization of psychologists and social workers who provide for the emotional, behavioral and psychosocial care of those affected by SCI.

American Spinal Injury Assoc. - Created in 1973 this organization is devoted exclusively to promoting the excellence in meeting the needs of SCI individuals.

Christopher Reeves Paralysis Foundation - A merger of the American Paralysis Association Foundation and Christopher Reeves Foundation

Foundation for Spinal Cord Injury Prevention, Care & Cure - Non-profit educational group dedicated to the prevention, care and cure of spinal cord and vertebrae injuries through public awareness, education and funding research.

Healthlink USA - Links to spinal cord websites to include treatment, cures diagnosis, prevention and support groups.

National Spinal Cord Injury Association - Working to empower individuals and families with spinal cord injury issues to make informed choices, overcome disabilities and take action to achieve their highest level of indepence and personal fulfillment.

Spinal Injury Resource Center - Vast amount of information explaining basic anatomy, physiology and complications resulting from spinal cord injury.

Head and Brain Injuries - U.S. National Library of Medicine and the National Institutes of Health

Patient Resources on Head Injury - American Association of Neurological Surgeons

Facts about Concussion and Brain Injury - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (U.S. Department of Health and Human Services)

What you should know about Traumatic Brain Injury - SafeUSA

Brain Injury Association of America


Cerebral Palsy/Birth Injuries

Cerebral Palsy Multimedia Tutorial - Children's Medical Center, University of Virginia

Parenting & Families: General Information - United Cerebral Palsy

Cerebral Palsy - U.S. National Library of Medicine and the National Institutes of Health

Support groups for Cerebral Palsy

United Cerebral Palsy of Central Arizona 602-943-5472
Location: 321 W Hatcher Rd Ste 102 Phx 85021-2491
Web Site: http://www.ucp.org
Email: info@ucpofaz.com
Fax: 602-943-4936
Meets: Call for Date/Time; contact person Guy Collison

Arizona Cerebral Palsy Network
Web Site: http://arizona_cpinfoshare.tripod.com/
Email: arizona-cpinfoshare@lycos.com
Meets: contact person Bren Sessions

American Academy for Cerebral Palsy - Multidisciplinary scientific society that promotes education and management of conditions. Includes news and a comprehensive research library.

Cerebral Institute of Discovery - Research Institute seeks to help those with cerebral palsy. Features neurological links, product information and research resources.

Infinitec - Corporation created by the United Cerebral Palsy Association that brings assistive technology to people with disabilities of all types at a reduced cost. Includes an extensive resource guide.

UCP Net - This cerebral palsy association provides education and research services to people with disabilities, their families, the public and other organizations. Find programs such as therapy, assistive technology training, social/recreational, community living and employment.


Coping With Death

Death and Dying - U.S. National Library of Medicine and the National Institutes of Health

How Children Grieve - The Dougy Center: The National Center for Grieving Children and Families

Helping Children Cope with Loss, Death and Grief - National Association of School Psychologists

The New Song Center for Grieving Children

Brochures for Grief Support - The Compassionate Friends

Support groups for Death & Dying / Grief

Compassionate Friends 623 842-0434
Location: see website
Web Site: http://www.tcfphoenix.org/meeting_info.htm
Meets: see website;contact person Dora/Melanie (Spanish)


Legal

Caselaw

U.S. Supreme Court (Audio and Print)

Arizona Legal Research

Arizona Statutes (Legislation)

United States District Court for the District of Arizona

United States Bankruptcy Court - District of Arizona

Arizona Judicial Branch

Arizona Supreme Court Opinions

Arizona Court of Appeals Division One

Arizona Court of Appeals Division Two

Pima County Superior Court

Pima County Justice Court

Maricopa County Superior Court

Maricopa County Superior Court Cases

Tucson City Court

Maricopa County Bar Association

Pima County Bar Association


Malpractice

Medical Malpractice (overview of malpractice and various statistics - Hawaii) Good information.


Medical

Urology

Pathology

Anesthesiology

American Society of Anesthesiologists

Journal of the Association of Anesthesiology

Cancer

Broad-based Cancer Information

Cancer Net (comprehensive information on cancer)

Journal of Clinical Oncology

Oncolink University of PA-clinical trials & disease

Oral, Head and Neck Cancer Resources

Children, Infants & Neonates

American Academy of Pediatrics

Brachial Plexus description

Brachial Plexus Palsy Center

Infectious Diseases in Children

National Brachial Plexus/Erb's Palsy Associations

Newborns

Pediatric disorders and conditions-general descriptions

Pediatric commom problems

United Brachial Plexus Network-information and support for families with injuries

Drugs/Prescriptions

Physicians Desk Reference (Drug and Health Information)

Drug Interactions

Endocrinology

http://journals.endocrinology.org/JOE/joe.htm

Gastroenterology

http://www.gastro.org/

American Journal of Gastroenterology

Heart

Cardiovascular

Heart Attack-Symptoms and Treatment

Medical Research

CCHS Digital Library

Nyerrn Site Search

Medical Terms and Prefixes

Abbreviations of Medical Terms

General Medical Terminology

Medical & Dental Terminology

Neuroscience

http://www.jneurosci.org/

Pregnancy and Childbirth

Anaesthesia (Guide to Spinal Anaesthesia for Caesarian Section)

FDA - Decreasing the Chance of Birth Defects

Group B Strep In Urine

Group B Strep - Number 1 Killer of Newborns

Pregnancy and Childbirth (general information)

Spinal Cord

Spinal Cord Injury Association

Women's Health

American College of Obstetrics & Gynecology

Breast Cancer Awareness and Support

Journal of Reproductive Medicine

Hematology

Hysterectomy

Immunology

Internal Medicine

Ophthalmology

Women's Health


Medical Dictionary, News & Journals

Medical Dictionaries and Journals

News (medical headlines updated daily)

Dictionary (On-Line Medical Dictionary)

Adverse Medical Events Report


Professional

State Bar of Arizona

Association of Trial Lawyers of America

American Bar Association

Arizona Medical Boards and Associations

Arizona Medical Association (ArMA)

Arizona Osteopathic Medical Association (AOMA)


Regulatory

Arizona Healthcare Regulatory Boards

Arizona Medical Board-Physicians & Physician's Assistants

Chiropractic Board

DO-Osteopaths

Naturopathic Physicians

Nursing Board

OptometryBoard

Pharmacy Board

Respiratory Board

X-Ray Technician Board

Board of Behavioral Health

Physician Data

Physician Locator (National)

Physician background and credential verification

Arizona Board of Medical Examiners

Board Certification (determine if your physician is a certified specialist)

Complaints-Filing against Physicians/Physician's Assistants

Codes/Statutes for Arizona Hospitals/Healthcare Agencies/Nursing Homes

AZ DocFinder - Regulatory Boards of the State of Arizona


Research

Harvard Medical Library

Nucleus Health Information

Scientific Publications on the Internet

Medline (Medical Literature, Analysis, and Retrieval System Online)

National Library of Medicine (Various Medical Databases)

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Clinical Research/Resources

Medical Malpractice Litigation News

Searchable Database of Full Text Medical Journals, Treatises, Patient Care Guidelines

Abbreviations of Medical Terms


Resources

Consumer/Patient Resources

Healthcare Information for Consumers
http://www.healthfinder.gov
http://www.mecqa.com

Managed Health Care Organizations and Nursing Facilities(establishing liability for the consequences of their inappropriate decisions)

Consumer Issues and Tips (this is written for Hawaii residents)

World Health Organization (WHO)

Tips To Prevent Medical Errors In Children

Children


California Medical Malpractice Attorneys

California Medical Malpractice Attorney-Steven Weinberg, Esq.


Pennsylvania Legal Resources

Pennsylvania Medical Malpractice Lawyer
Pittsburgh Estate Planning Lawyer 
Pennsylvania Criminal Defense Attorney
State College, PA Personal Injury Law Firm
Pittsburgh Car Accident Attorney 
Erie, Pennsylvania Medical Malpractice Lawyer
US Immigration Law Firm, H1B Visa Attorney 
Erie Workers Compensation Attorney 
Johnstown, PA Personal Injury Lawyers 
Pittsburgh Divorce Attorney 
Pittsburgh Employment Law Attorney
Pittsburgh Probate & Estate Planning Lawyer
Pennsylvania Low Cost Divorce 
Pittsburgh Business Law 
Erie Personal Injury Law Firm


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