General health information

By | February 17th, 2016 | Comments Off on General health information

 

Recommended resources for health information:

 

Healthlink BC has information on a variety of health topics.

 

The College of Family Physicians of Canada has an excellent selection of patient information brochures on a variety of topics.

The American Academy of Family Physicians has an extensive list of patient information brochures.

Choosing Wisely Canada is a campaign to help physicians and patients engage in conversations about unnecessary tests, treatments and procedures, and to help physicians and patients make smart and effective choices to ensure high-quality care.

Pathways offers a community services directory as well as a medical care directory

The single best thing you can do for your health – Dr. Mike Evan’s 23 1/2 Hours video

We highly recommend Do Bugs Need Drugs? a community program for the wise use of antibiotics for information on managing common infections, handwashing and preventing infections and antibiotic resistance.

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