Useful links
We have included Links to other sites which may be of interest to you however the internet is not without risk and all patients should be aware that the internet is not a substitute for a consultation with a qualified professional. Please read our disclaimer
- North Birmingham Primary Care Group
- Patient Support Site
- NHS Direct
- Blood Transfusion Service
- National Health Service
- British Heart Foundation
- National Smoking Education Programme
- Cruse Bereavement Care
- Consumer Health Information
- Birmingham Health Authority
- Department of Health
- Alcoholism Information Resource
- Alcohol Drugs and Smoking in Pregnancy
- Diabetes UK
- National Asthma Campaign
- FPA Emergency Contraception
- UK Government Benefits Site
- Voluntary Organisations, Charities and Pressure Groups
- Citizen Advice Bureau
- Alzheimers Society
- BBC Health & Fitness
- Shelter
- British Deaf Association
- National Multiple Sclerosis Society
- Parkinson's Disease Society UK
- Sense
- Huntington's Disease Association
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Disclaimer
Please remember that when obtaining Medical Information from the Internet...
- The practice cannot accept any responsibility for the use or accuracy of information found on other sites even though links may be offered to other sites. Links to other sites are offered as a resource but site content may change, become less reliable or out of date. Do not act on information until you are satisfied it is valid.
- Many internet sites are not regulated or validated by any medical authority and you should be careful about interpreting any information you may find.
- Any person, including those without any qualification, can publish medical information. Some views expressed may be controversial, unproven or simply dangerous! BEWARE!
- The treatment and investigation of a particular condition may vary between countries - this may affect your expectations - discuss any concerns with your doctor.
- Many sites are designed for medical staff and may make alarming reading for the unprepared.
- Sites about serious illness can be a great source of support for sufferers and their families but may be best avoided by others who may be distressed by their contents.
- A recent development is of internet 'Cyberdocs' offering patient 'consultations' for payment - a recent article in "The Lancet" has raised worrying questions about the quality and safety of the advice being given by some of these services.
- Chat groups: Some reports have suggested certain drug companies have promoted their products through using apparently plausible 'fellow sufferers' to make favourable claims.
