Ask the Doctor & Second Opinion Services
strongly advised to review any answers received with their professional health care provider.
If the problem is acute, or if you suspect it might be serious, do not wait for an
(uncertain) e-mail response but consult a real physician right away.
- FIRST AID
- 1st-Aid for Choking - The Police Notebook, Univ of Oklahoma (US)
- Learn CPR - You Can Do It! and Ask about CPR [D Eisenberg]
- How to Perform the Heimlich Maneuver - MedlinePlus/ADAM
- Some First Aid Techniques - BBC (UK)
- Guidelines etc. from the Resuscitation Council (UK)
- First-Aid and Self-Care Guide - MayoClinic
- First Aid Topics - PARASOLEMT (AU)
- Epilepsy Seizure: What to do? - Epilepsy Action (UK)
- Medic Alert International
- General
- MEDLINEplus Health Information, including a set of interactive health tutorials - NLM/NIH (US)
- Easy-to-Read Health Information [links] - NN/LM (US)
- Talking to your Doctor - NIH (US)
- Let's Discuss My Health.com
- Search for patient-level information about a medical condition at UpToDate
- Find Health Services and Information - HealthFinder.Gov (US)
- Patient-level health topics at UpToDate.com
- An index of information about various conditions - Yale-New Haven Hospital (US)
- Evaluation of English and Spanish Health Information on the Internet - California HealthCare Foundation 2001
- Talking With Your Doctor: A Guide for Older People - NIA/NIH (US)
- Questions to ask about your new prescriptions before leaving the doctor's office - TalkAboutRx.org
- Questions to ask your doctor before you have surgery - AHRQ
- Questions To Ask Your Doctor - Merck
- Krames Educational Articles - via Merck
- On-line Health Consulting [links] - Open Directory Project
- Virtual 'Treatments' Can Be Real-World Deceptions - FTC (US)
- HealthTalk Online [diseases information, patient stories, and more] - (UK)
- A fill-out form of your family medical history tree,
and another one to ask your doctor to fill out after the appointment - Merck Source
- The Medical Support Forums at MedHelp, Florida (US) and an alphabetical list of health topics being discussed, so far
- A searchable collection of US Toll-Free Hot Lines compiled by the NLM
- Ask the Doctor(s) at BBCiHealth (UK)
- Ask the Expert at the Univ of Maryland/Medical Center (US)
- Ask a University Physician a health related question [DN Duddleston] - Univ. of Mississippi Medical Center (US)
- Ask a University Pharmacist at the Univ of Mississippi Med Center (US)
- Ask a Doctor at MDAdvice.com [free, but selective]
- Ask a Specialist via the Doctor's Lounge [registration required]
- Post a question to one of the Message Boards at WebMD.Health
- The Ask-the-Doctor archive at UK NetDoctor
- Ask Dr Joshua a Medical Question - (FI)
- Ask the Dr.com
- Ask the Doc - Western Washington Univ. Student Service
- Submit a question to the Ask-a-Doc service at RXpinoy.com (PH)
- Links to several Ask-a-Nurse services in the US - via NurseFriendly
- Parent-to-Parent communications (on disability) - Family Village, Wisconsin
- MUMS: US Nat'l Parent-to-Parent Network
- The Genetic and Rare Diseases Information Center at NIH (US)
- Ask the Geneticist at Emory Univ./Dept of Human Genetics (US)
- A collection of FAQs about chromosome disorders - CDO
- Alphabetical list of Support Groups for Genetic Diseases - Genetic Alliance
- US Support Groups for Genetic & Rare Diseases - KUMC
- Patients Like Me (share experience, find out, and learn from others)
- The Contact-a-Family (with a disabled child) - (UK)
- Diseases and Conditions information from UMDNJ (US)
- Free Medical Diagnosis - MyElectronicMD.com
- Patient UK [health information provided by GPs] - (UK)
- The NHS Self-Help Guide, and NHS Direct Online (Health Guide Information) - (UK)
- Your Medical Source
- Self-Care Flow Charts (Symptoms - Diagnosis - Self-Care) - AAFP (US)
- Post a question to Kevin Pho, M.D., in the Undiagnosed Symptoms Forum - MedHelp
- Askapatient.com (patient opinions about various drugs)
- Argo descipher - interpreting lab test results
- The Merck Manual, Home Edition
- Advice about some Embarrassing Problems [M Stearn] - (UK)
- Message Boards on Health Related Topics - HealthBoards.Com
- Krankheiten [in German] - Medicine WorldWide (DE)
- A Diseases Database Ver 1.57 [MH Duncan]
- Deciphering Professional Medical Language - MLANet (US)
- Medical Dictionaries Online
- An Online Medical Dictionary - mondofacto
- Search the Merriam-Webster's Medical Dictionary
- Medizinisches Wörterbuch [in German ; P Spoleanschi] - via HessenWeb (DE)
- A Health Encyclopedia [English, Spanish] - PersonalMD.com
- Neurology
- The Neurology & Neurosurgery Forum at Cleveland Clinic F./Med Help International
- The NeuroTalk Forums
- Ask the Parkinson's Information Service at Parkinson's Disease Foundation
- Use the Discussion Corner Forums at the US National Parkinson Foundation
- The Stroke Rehabilitation Forum at MedHelp
- Ask the Stroke Doc - Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago (US)
- Ask the MDA experts about neuromuscular diseases
- Ask Dr. W Royal Multiple Sclerosis related question - Maryland Center for MS (US)
- The Ask the Neurologist forum
- Ask an expert at the Coma/Traumatic Brain Injury Recovery Assoc., Inc.
- Ask about Migraine Problems - MyMigraineConnection.com
- See also under Mental Health and Social Issues
- Epilepsy
- Ask about Epilepsy - US Epilepsy Foundation
- Pain
- Ask the Doctor at The Pain Institute
- Cardiovascular Conditions
- The Heart Disease Support Forum at MedHelp
- Ask Dr. Mani about Heart Diseases [S Sivasubramanian]
- Ask one of the many experts at the Vascular Birthmarks Foundation
- Hematological and Lymphatic Conditions
- Ask the Hemophilia Experts at the South African Haemophilia Foundation (ZA)
- Cancer
- Chat Online with the US National Cancer Institute
- Understanding a Cancer Diagnosis - CAP (US)
- Ask a cancer specialist - via MacMillan Cancer Support
- Ask the expert panel at Oncolink.com (US)
- Ask a cancer related question to the experts at Cancer Hope Foundation
- Ask a cancer related question to the experts at the UPMC Cancer Centers (US)
- Ask a Breast Cancer Expert at Providence Health System (US)
- Ask a Professional (about breast cancer) at BreastHealth.com
- A Question-Answer resource about Breast cancer at Johns Hopkins Avon Foundation Breast center (US)
- The UK National Hereditary Breast Cancer Helpline [Wendy and Becky]
- The Breast Cancer Support Forum at MedHelp
- The Ovarian Cancer Support Forum at MedHelp
- The Helpline at the Prostate Cancer Research Institute (US)
- Ask a nurse experienced in prostate cancer management - Prostate Cancer Institute (US)
- Ask about prostate cancer - The new Prostate Cancer Link
- What Should I Ask My Doctor About Cancer? - American Cancer Society
- Ask your General Questions About Cancer to the American Cancer Society
- Consult the Hematology-Oncology Experts at Baylor College of Medicine (US)
- Krebsinformationsdienst - Heidelberg (DE)
- Ask the nurse (about breast cancer) [available to anyone in the UK] - Breast Cancer Care
- Ask the Doc at Georgia Cancer Specialists (US)
- Ask an oncology nurse about your cancer-related symptoms - (US)
- Ask about Brain Tumors - NBTF (US)
- Care and Support issues discussed by the American Brain Tumor Association
- Counseling and Emotional Support from Cancer Care, Inc. (US)
- OncoChat (chat/IRC) with people whose lives have been touched by cancer)
- Radiology and Radiation
- Ask about Radiation & Radioactivity - Integrated Environmental Management
- Respiratory Diseases
- Ask about asthma, allergies, or lung diseases - LUNG LINE/NJC
- The Respiratory Disorders Forum at Medhelp.Org
- Immunology
- Ask Dr Kagan about Allergies/Asthma problems - US Nat'l Pollen Network
- Ask an Allergist at AAFA (US)
- Ask about Primary Immune Deficiency Syndromes - IDF
- Ask the Experts about AIDS Related Topics at AEGIS
- Ask the Experts about AIDS Related Topics, and a list of North American Bulletin Boards at The Body
- Kollagenose-Archiv im Internet [Fragen/Antworten zum Kollagenosen und Immunsystem] - (DE)
- Eye & Vision
- Question/Answer info about glaucoma - Glaucoma Assoc. of N.Y.
- Ask the Scientist ('Real Life Questions') about Glaucoma [K Ryder] - American Health Assistance Foundation
- Ask the Scientist ('Real Life Questions') about Macular Degeneration [K Ryder] - American Health Assistance Foundation
- Ask the eye doctor at CLE Contact Lenses
- Ask the ophthalmologist [W Trattler; dry eyes] at AllAboutVision
- Ask about Glaucoma or Cataract in Children [for Canadian citizens only]
- Ear, Nose and Throat
- Consult with an Otolaryngologist at the Organization for Community Networks
- Ask Dr. Spector about a Ear-Nose-Throat problem - Mann ENT Clinic
- The Ear, Nose and Throat Support Forum at MedHelp
- Ask the Audiologist about hearing aids and non-medical treatments - AudiologistOnline
- Tips on Buying a Hearing Aid - AAO-HNS (US)
- Ask an Audiologist or Speech Pathologist at the Hearing & Speech Center, Inc.
- Musculoskeletal Disorders
- Ask about arthroscopic surgery [J Kriegsman] - California (US)
- The Orthopedic Support Forum at MedHelp
- Ask Dr. Kremchek about sports-related injuries - Beacon Orthopaedics
- Ask about Arthritis-related problems - Johns Hopkins Arthritis Center (US)
- Ask the Doctor about spinal problems [ first-time users must register ]- Orthospine.Com
- Ask the Spine Experts at SpineUniverse.Com (US)
- Ask a Spine and Back expert at Rush Univ. Medical center (US)
- Ask a physiatrist [SN Tran] about spinal problems - SpinalMedicine
- Visit the Chat Rooms at the US Muscular Dystrophy Assoc.
- Ask the Physical Therapist [T Robinson]
- Ask about foot problems - APMA
- Digestive Diseases
- The Gastroenterology Support Forum at MedHelp
- Subscribe to, and send Message to the Hepatitis B Support List
- Ask a Doctor about Pancreatic Diseases - The US Nat'l Pancreas Foundation
- Diabetes
- Ask the Children-with-Diabetes Team - Ohio (US)
- The Diabetes (Adult Type II) Forum , and Juvenile (Type 1) Diabetes Forum at MedHelp
- Dr Mathur's Diabetes Question and Answer page at MedicineNet
- Thyroid Diseases
- The Thyroid Disorders Forum at MedHelp
- Ask an expert at Thyroid Disease Manager [for physicians]
- Need a (fee based) Second Opinion? - S:ta Monica Thyroid Diag. C. (US)
- Pharmacology & Drugs
- Tips about Buying Medical Products Online - FDA (US)
- Ask a University Pharmacist at the Univ of Mississippi Med Center (US)
- Dermatology (Skin Conditions)
- The Dermatology Support Forum at MedHelp
- Ask-a-Nurse about wound care problems - AMERX Health Care Corp.
- Ask about Rosacea problems - Doctors at the US National Rosacea Society
- Ask an expert at the National Skin Centre, Singapore
- Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
- FAQs about Cosmetic Surgery - BoardCertifiedPlasticSurgeon.com
- Questions to ask your doctor before you have surgery - AHRQ
- Sexually Transmitted Diseases
- Ask Dr. K(lausner) about STDs - San Francisco City Clinic (US)
- The Support Forum for Sexually Transmitted Diseases at MedHelp
- Ask the Doc (about HIV) - AEGIS
- A collection of archived Qs&As about STDs - Ask Alice
- Ask Dr Cox (for gay and bisexual men) - Fenway Health
- Pediatrics (Children's health issues)
- Parents' Common Sense Encyclopedia [JW Hull]
- Ask Dr. Warren Silberstein
- Ask the experts about infectious diseases in children - PKIDs Online
- Ask the Pediatrician [B Kandell]
- Ask the doctors at Rainbow Babies and Children's Hospital, Cleveland (US)
- Ask Doc at Kids First for Health (UK)
- Ask the Doctors (with an Indian perspective) [free registration required]
- Go Chat with Dr. Greene
- Family Medicine
- Go Ask Alice - Columbia U.
- Ask Dr. Ann about Teenage health-related issues - (US)
- Afraid to Ask [$35 per submitted question]
- Ask Great-Granny - (CA)
- Ask Dr George
- Ask Peter Silin about Senior Care Issues - Peace of Mind/Diamond Geriatrics, Vancouver (CA)
- Women's Health
- Ask A Woman Doctor [K Sarpolis] - Women's Health
- Emergency Contraception - Not-2-Late.com/Princeton U.
- Ask at ObGyn.Net about Oral Contraception and Birth Control Methods
- Ask Iris Prager at Tampax about menstruation etc.
- Ask the counselors at Pregnancy Centers Online about unplanned pregnacy issues
- Gynecology and Obstetrics
- The Gynecology Support Forum at MedHelp
- Ask about Endometriosis related problems - Endometriosis Care Center
- Afraid to Ask [$35 per submitted question]
- Ask the Doctor at Institute for Female Alternative Medicine - L.A. (US)
- Fertility & Reproductive Medicine
- The Fertility Support Forum at MedHelp
- Urology
- The Urology Support Forum at MedHelp
- Ask the Urology Message Board at WebMD
- Ask the Doctors at the Interstitial Cystitis Association
- Afraid to Ask [$35 per submitted question]
- Ask a Question about Urinary and Genital Disorders in Children - Net Wellness
- Ask about a clinical case in Pediatric Urology [for professionals] - E.S.P.U.
- Substance Abuse
- MedHelp's Addiction Support Forum
- Sleep Disorders
- Some archived Questions and Answers related to Sleep Disorders [R Pies]
- Mental Health & Social Issues
- Psychology Self-Help Center [R Sarmiento] - TX (US)
- An Online Self-Help Sourcebook [of US Support Groups]
- Ask the Experts at Columbia Univ., Dept of Psychiatry (US)
- The Help Center at the American Psychological Association
- Ask for Advice on Psychological Problems - Web4Health
- Dr Markowitz archived QAs about Borderline Personality Disorders - Mental Health Sanctuary
- About the Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network Hotline, a US service
- Bulletin Boards at Divorcesupport.Com
- Email Counselling [£30-40 UK pounds] - (UK)
- Ask Great-Granny - SeniorsCan (CA)
- Poisoning/Toxicology
- Ask a question about Toxicology/Posoning [CG Bernardo] - RXpinoy.com (PH)
- Suicide
- Suicide Helpline via J Grohol's Mental Health Site
- What Can I Do? - if I suspect someone I know is thinking about suicide - (CA)
- Befrienders International
- Handling a Call from a Suicidal Person [DL Conroy]
- Suicide Hotlines (in the US) [M Clark]
- Samaritans On-line [for people in the UK and Ireland only?] and the Mirror Site in the US
- Dentistry
- Ask the Dentist [FG Serio] - U. of Mississippi Med C (US)
- Ask The Dentist service at Dental Health Directory
- Ask Dr. Williams about oral health issues - DentaQuest Ventures, Inc.
- Ask Dr. Schaefer
- Ask an Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon [KE Goldman]
- Nutrition & Dietetics
- Ask the Dietitian [J Larsen]
- Complementary Therapies
- Ask Dr Stoll Bulletin Board
- Veterinary Medicine
- Search the QA-collection at Petsdoc.com
- Ask the Vet [see right column] at VeterinaryPartner.com
- Ask a Vet [AM Cheng] at MedHelp
- Consultant - A Diagnostic Support System [ME White] - Cornell/Vet (US)
- Post a question to the Pet Forum/Bulletin Board [join the community first] - (CA)
- The Vet Is In - UrbanHound.com
- Ask about Horse problems - Tufts Cummings School of Vet Med
- The QA archive at Pets.ca
- Ask Dr Hacker about your pet's eye condition [see bottom of page] - Animal Eye Specialists
- A Question and Answer (Agricultural) Forum at Colorado State Univ. (US)
- Ask Aquariaman - Planet-Pets
- Ask a Marine Scientist - OceanLink (CA)
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