A wealth of information about medicine and healthcare. Includes PubMed, MedlinePlus, Open-i, TOXNET, ClinicalTrials.gov, and BLAST. This is a great starting point for practical health information and might be helpful for patient education.
The federal government's "lead agency for scientific research on the diverse medical and health care systems, practices, and products that are not generally considered part of conventional medicine."
Learn more about health information privacy and patient rights, HIPAA rules, guidance on compliance, filing a complaint, and the latest news and bulletins on HIPAA.
The purpose of the American Nurses Association (ANA) statement is to speak to the role of nurses in protecting privacy and confidentiality and provide recommendations to avoid a breach.
ANA leads the nursing profession to shape the future of nursing and healthcare. Visit their website to learn more about ANA, earning certifications, and joining the organization.
KSBN is a regulatory agency that licenses Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses, and Licensed Mental Health Technicians. Site also contains information for nursing students and continuing education.
