Medicine & Health

Information written for the general public and for patients is sometimes refered to as "Consumer Health" information. Because Consumer Health information avoids using too much complex medical language, it is often easier to understand than information written for health professionals.  This guide focuses on finding reliable Consumer Health information.

If you are interested in information written for health professionals, the following subject guides may be useful to consult: Nursing, Health Administration, or Physical Education.  Other related guides include: Psychology, Social Work, Sociology, and Engineering &Technology-Biomedical Engineering.  You may also with to consult the staff and collections of the Indiana University School of Medicine's Ruth Lilly Library.