parkinson resources on the wwweb (text only version) by murray charters

Patients and laypersons looking for guidance among the target sources of this collection of links are strongly advised to review the information retrieved with their professional health care provider.

Links to Web sites are provided for information purposes. I am jus' an ol' red-necked Mechanic who happens to have Parkinson's. I have no medical credentials.

This site contains education and research URL's bookmarked by a Parkinson's patient. Nothing you read in these pages should be considered an endorsement or medical advice.

I assembled these links from personal searches for my own education and wish to share them with you in an endeavor to increase Parkinson Awareness.

I assume no responsibility or liability for material on linked sites. I have no financial interest in any of the linked sites.

Reminder: Medical information should always be reviewed with your physician or attending professional before ever attempting to change any medication or therapy.

Be forewarned ... you must never assume that information obtained from the web is necessarily the best information available (or even valid).

Remember, no one sets content rules on the Internet.

That said, there is an education awaiting you!

Starting here ...

"Surfer Beware!"
Relevant insightful advice from Joel R. Cooper, editor in chief of The Medical Reporter
http://www.cmdg.org/Surfer_Warning/surfer_warning.htm

"Is This Site Reliable?"
FDA staff and others familiar with Internet medical offerings suggest asking the following questions to help determine the reliability of a Web site:
http://www.fda.gov/fdac/features/596_info.html

The Health on the Net Foundation Code of Conduct (HONcode) for medical and health Web sites addresses one of Internet's main healthcare issues: the reliability and credibility of information.
http://www.hon.ch/HONcode/

On April 28th, 1999, the Science Panel on Interactive Communication and Health (SciPICH), an independent body convened by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), released its final report, Wired for Health and Well-Being: The Emergence of Interactive Health Communication.

The Panel is no longer active, and this site is maintained for historical purposes only.
http://www.health.gov/scipich/

Finding Health Related Resources
http://www.virtualchase.com/govdoc/health.html

Finding Health Related Resources: Search Services & Databases
Search Services & Databases

Finding Health Related Resources: Reference Works
Reference Works

Evaluating the Quality of Information on the Internet
http://www.virtualchase.com

Evaluating the Quality of Information on the Internet: Checklist
Checklist

Behind the Screens - Who are the companies behind the Web sites competing to provide you with health information? Can you trust them with . . . your life?
http://www.washingtonpost.com