Useful Links

www.mayoclinic.com/health/DiseasesIndex/DiseasesIndex - A comprehensive guide on hundreds of medical conditions, specifically orientated to patients from American backgrounds. The site allows visitors to check symptoms and get on- line Health advice. It also provides a free health letter.

www.patient.co.uk/pils.asp - This site offers almost 900 on-line leaflets, providing information concerning health and diseases and it is a major source of information for UK General Practitioners and their patients.. The site also contains videos and diagrams about the different human body systems.

www.familydoctor.org/online/famdocen/home/common.html - Maintained by the American Academy of Family Physicians, this site provides well-structured information about the most common medical problems encountered in primary care. It can also provide advice on healthy living and health insurance.

www.fit-for-travel.de - Here you will find everything you need to know about the health precautions and vaccinations you may require before setting off on holidays or around-the-world trips. You should always see a doctor for individual consultations before your date of departure.