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
Patton Law Blog
