Consumer Health: Consumer Health/Patient Information Websites
Consumer Health resource guide for those affiliated with the University of Iowa and the general public
Affordable Care Act
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healthcare.govThis website contains information on the Affordable Care Act for consumers.
Patient Information
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FamilyDoctorThis website is operated by the American Academy of Family Physicians. FamilyDoctor has information on numerous health topics as well as health tools and videos.
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healthfinder.govU.S. government sponsored fact sheets on healthcare and diseases. Includes online checkups, health observances, health news and more.
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MedlinePlus from the National Library of MedicineConsumer health information provided by the National Library of Medicine. MedlinePlus includes information on over 750 health topics, drug and supplement information, a medical encyclopedia, dictionary, directories, and links to other resources.
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MerckEngageMerckEngage® helps to support your health care journey by providing useful information, from healthy living tips to a better understanding of certain conditions.
Participate in a Clinical Trial or a Research Study
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ClinicalTrials.gov This link opens in a new windowClinicalTrials.gov is a registry of federally and privately supported clinical trials conducted in the United States and around the world. ClinicalTrials.gov gives you information about a trial's purpose, who may participate, locations, and phone numbers for more details.
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ResearchMatch.orgA not-for-profit secure Web site, designed to provide people who are interested in participating in research the opportunity to be matched with studies that may be the right fit for them.
