AnonyMouse_8466 Posted March 13, 2008 Share Posted March 13, 2008 Does anyone know of a good medical dictionary website? I am trying to find some information about a child's medical condition, hopefully written in lay person's terms but am struggling a bit. I have information from mum, but wanted to have something in writing so we know what we're dealing with, if you know what I mean. Thanks in advance! Maz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 13, 2008 Share Posted March 13, 2008 Stockport health authority provide us with a file of communicable diseases and other infections Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonyMouse_8391 Posted March 13, 2008 Share Posted March 13, 2008 i found medicinenet.com not sure if any good but they have bodies on there which you click on the part of the body you have a problem with!! is it a name for something you are looking for?? or is it info about a particular prob? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonyMouse_3735 Posted March 13, 2008 Share Posted March 13, 2008 tried NHS Direct ? Inge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonyMouse_2186 Posted March 13, 2008 Share Posted March 13, 2008 I normally try Net Doctor first. It can be pretty good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonyMouse_64 Posted March 13, 2008 Share Posted March 13, 2008 Bupa have quite a comprehensive list of factsheets on their site which I have used in the past. http://www.bupa.co.uk/health_information/a...lth/factsheets/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 13, 2008 Share Posted March 13, 2008 (edited) We have a series of booklets from I think Early Support which form part of our SENCO background info packs. They each deal with a specific condition and provide the basic information and then ideas for further support. I just looked at Early Support from a Google search and I can't seem to find the booklets on the site but perhaps your Area Senco could help you find some. Although we use the information parents give I agree it also handy to have some further background information. Edited to say I just looked more carefully and the booklets are under Materials, Parent's Information. They don't cover everything but they might cover the area you are looking at. Edited March 13, 2008 by Guest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest katkat Posted March 31, 2008 Share Posted March 31, 2008 Contact a Family is a really useful website and has an index of medical conditions you can search, also support groups. www.contactafamily.org.uk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonyMouse_8466 Posted March 31, 2008 Author Share Posted March 31, 2008 Somehow I had missed all these replies - doh! Thanks for all your suggestions - and especially to katkat for using your first post to answer! Welcome to the forum katkat - I'm sure you'll enjoy it! Maz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Wolfie Posted March 31, 2008 Share Posted March 31, 2008 Welcome from me too, katkat! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 31, 2008 Share Posted March 31, 2008 HappyMaz, I'm curious now, and surprised no-one has actually asked (although Shazzam nearly did) What 'actual' medical condition are you looking for information about? I'm sure you will tell me if I'm being too nosey ( (I won't be offended) but if you can, let us know. Peggy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonyMouse_8391 Posted April 1, 2008 Share Posted April 1, 2008 i'm curious too!! (ok maybe nosey!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonyMouse_8466 Posted April 1, 2008 Author Share Posted April 1, 2008 I'm sure you will tell me if I'm being too nosey ( (I won't be offended) but if you can, let us know. Am a little wary of going into too much detail, Peggy (I have discovered my username makes me, and therefore my group fairly identifiable locally). Usually I don't give much away about my group for this reason: it does keep me on the straight and narrow The usual site I go to (you know, when I've got a headache and I'm sure its a brain tumour ) didn't really help much, so that's why I thought I would ask what others use when they need a bit of extra information. I hope to be able to speak to the child's hospital consultant soo, anyway so they'll be able to answer all my questions, I hope. And Peggy: I'd never tell you that you're nosey! Maz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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