Web Doctor  By Richard M. Sharp, Ph. D., Vicki F. Sharp, Ph.D. Both the health care industry and global communications have experienced explosive growth in the last 10 years. And wherever there is such rapid expansion, there is confusion with an overwhelming number of choices. More than 100 health-related organizations are accessible via the World Wide Web. These include every type of group, from faith healers to globally prestigious research universities. Anyone with an Internet connection who tries to plow through this clutter soon becomes frustrated at the sheer level of disorganization. Web Doctor: Your Online Guide to Health Care and Wellness cuts through this clutter by cataloging the best sites for both professionals and consumers. Each site is clearly illustrated along with a description that is concise enough to skim quickly. The authors even help you to navigate through the most complex sites, making sure you become informed, not confused. But the best feature of the book is its strong organization of major health topics (see list, below). Includes Free CD! The included CD-ROM contains categorized links to all the web sites discussed in the book. In addition, it contains a free copy of Microsoft's Internet Explorer. The CD is compatible with PC and Macintosh platforms and the links are compatible with Internet Explorer and Netscape Navigator. Benefits: Stay up-to-date with the latest medical discoveries by jumping to the best research sites on the Internet. Download the latest health statistics from authorities such as the CDC, the NIH, the AMA, and many others. Consult directly with physicians, dentists, and certified medical schools via the Internet. Avoid the “noise” and misinformation common to many Internet searches. Save countless hours of your valuable time when searching for the right information – the authors have done the hard work for you! Browse the 1380 best health care sites instead of laboring through 100,000. Audience: This book has wide-ranging appeal to both the professional and the consumer sides of the health care industry. Consumers can quickly find answers to the most common medical questions and can speak more intelligently to their physicians. Professionals will find a wealth of information and research available to them and can point consumers to appropriate sites for a further explanation of their condition. About the Authors: Richard M. Sharp, Ph.D., and Vicki F. Sharp, Ph.D., are experts in WWW research and organization. They have co-authored some of the best and most popular Internet site directories, including The Best Web Sites for Teachers and The Best Math & Science Web Sites. Rooted in their strong educational backgrounds, their writing style appeals to both professionals and consumers. Contents: Staying Fit and Eating Right Health Topics for Everyone You and Your Children Women's Health Men's Health Human Sexuality and Fertility Mental Health Substance Abuse Aging, Long-Term Care, and Rehabilitation Biomedical Education Diseases and Conditions Your Medicine Cabinet Selecting and Communicating With Your Doctors Insurance and Managed Care What You Need to Know About Surgery, Radiology, and Anesthesia Plastic Surgery Dental Care Alternative, Complementary, and Chiropractic Medicine Physical ad Developmental Disabilities Death and Dying Electronic Newsstand Health Directories Medical Schools, Hospitals, and Organizations 1998. Paperback, 450 pages, 1380 illustrations, CD-ROM (PC and MAC compatible)

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The American Journal of Cosmetic Surgery "This book provides consumers, physicians, and health care professionals with Web sites that will enrich and expand their medical knowledge. The book is easy to use, comprehensive, and well organized. Each site has an address, a picture of the Web page, and a brief description with navigational shortcuts ... This book is an excellent link to the world's foremost medical Web sites and would be valuable for the patient's waiting room in any physician's office, as well as for health care personnel."   (1999) Oncology Times Web Doctor: Finding the Best Health Care Online is a comprehensive annotated bibliography of health care Web sites. It is written for a consumer audience and would make a valuable addition to any patient library."   (January 1999)

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