Browse or search for disease-specific Patient Education brochures, pamphlets and other materials available online from a variety of reliable sources.


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 Highlights

   American Academy of Family Physicians
  Over 200 patient information handouts that were originally published in American Family Physician, the AAFP's peer-reviewed clinical journal.
 
   Health Information Translations
  A health resource for educating patients with limited English proficiency. The information, in pdf format for easy printing, is written in both English and the language selected.
 

State & Local Resources
 
   UPMC Cancer Centers
  The UPMC Cancer Centers home page includes cancer information, local clinical trials and research studies, and relevant news.
 
   UPMC Patient Education Materials
  "This page gives you online access to the same patient education materials that those who visit UPMC receive."
 
National Resources
 
   24 Languages Project
  Over 200 health education brochures in multiple languages.
 
   Ask Me 3
  Sponsored by a number of medical organizations, including the American Medical Association, this site was developed to promote better communication between patients and doctors.
 
   Diabetes resources by Diabetes Monitor
  Information in 15 European and Asian languages.
 
   Immunization Action Coalition
  Publisher of immunization information in other languages. Also information about vaccine-preventable diseases.
 
   Ohio State University Medical Center Patient Education
  Click on "Materials" for a comprehensive collection of patient education pamphlets, ranging from general preventive and first aid information to treatments for specific conditions. Also available in Spanish or Somali.
 
   Surgeries, Procedures and Tests
  A web site of Allina Hospitals & Clinics, the information found here is produced by Healthwise, Incorporated. The colorful and detailed pictures are useful to both the healthcare professional and the consumer.
 
   Toll-free numbers for Health Information
  This site from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services includes the toll-free numbers for organizations that provide health-related information. Some organizations offer written materials, counseling, referrals or recorded.
 

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