Patient Education Topics

Providing information on over 5,000 health topics and more than 6,000 medication products, Clinical Reference Systems' nine different programs cover an extensive array of medical conditions and procedures in plain language. Pediatric, adult, women's and senior health issues are addressed, as well as speciality areas such as behavorial health and sports medicine. 
 

Clinical Reference Systems topics have been written and reviewed by physicians and nurses from leading health institutions in the United States. Topics are reviewed and updated regularly and new topics are added as new findings and treatments are accepted, ensuring complete, accurate, and up-to-date information.

  • Adult Health Advisor
    Includes more than 700 medical and surgical topics, covering a broad range of subjects to promote better understanding and compliance
  • Behavioral Health Advisor
    Focuses on pediatric and adult mental illnesses, disorders and behavioral problems, and lists organizations, agencies and books that offer help and assistance in dealing with mental and behavioral health issues
  • Cardiology Advisor
    Covers important cardiology topics including atherosclerosis, coronary artery disease, and heart valve and muscle disease; describes and explains diagnostic and treatment procedures
  • Eye Advisor
    Addresses common eye problems and surgical procedures (reviewed for medical accuracy by faculty at the Wilmer Eye Institute of Johns Hopkins Medicine)
  • Medication Advisor
    Covers 5,000 brand and generic drug products, including over-the-counter products; provides essential information on purpose, proper use and possible side effects as well as food and drug-to-drug interactions
  • Pediatric Advisor
    Lists more than 900 topics on newborn care, childhood illnesses, behavioral problems and adolescent issues; includes a comprehensive resource list of books for adults and children covering a broad range of health, behavior and coping topics
  • Senior Health Advisor
    Provides an extensive range of topics on geriatric care for patients and their caregivers; lists agencies, organizations, associations and support groups that offer assistance and support for various illnesses and issues faced by elderly patients
  • Sports Medicine Advisor
    Meets the needs of providers who treat sports-related injuries; includes instructions in rehabilitation techniques using simple equipment accessible anywhere; clear, accurate illustrations and exercise diagrams help patients understand their injuries and rehabilitation therapies — encouraging compliance toward a full recovery
  • Women's Health Advisor
    Includes nearly 600 women’s health issues, conditions and procedures covering all aspects of gynecology, obstetrics and newborn care as well as many primary care issues
  • Click on this link to access a comprehensive library of sample topics (log-in required) 

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    Adult Health Advisor - Kidney Stones (sample topic)59.52 KB
    Behavioral Health Advisor - Bipolar Disorder (sample topic)60.21 KB
    Cardiology Advisor - Atrial Fibrillation (sample topic)59.26 KB
    Eye Advisor - Corneal Abrasion (sample topic)55.13 KB
    Medication Advisor - Lipitor (sample topic)61.37 KB
    Pediatric Advisor - Bacterial Meningitis (sample topic)54 KB
    Senior Health Advisor - Arthritis Overview (sample topic)58.34 KB
    Sports Medicine Advisor - Shoulder Bursitis (sample topic)53.36 KB
    Women's Health Advisor - Mammogram (sample topic)53.61 KB
    Adult Health Advisor Title List 2008.12.54 MB
    Behavioral Health Advisor Title List 2008.12.51 MB
    Cardiology Advisor Title List 2008.12.5 MB
    Eye Advisor Title List 2008.12.5 MB
    Medication Advisor Title List 2008.21.08 MB
    Pediatric Advisor Title List 2008.12.55 MB
    Senior Health Title List 2008.12.52 MB
    Sports Medicine Advisor Title List 2008.12.54 MB
    Women's Health Advisor Title List 2008.12.52 MB