How Can I Take Charge of My Own Medical Care?

Resources

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Organization American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG)
http://www.acog.org/Patients
This site offers information on numerous health issues. The women's health section includes readings on pregnancy, labor, delivery, postpartum care, breast health, menopause, contraception, and more.

Web Site Society for Adolescent Medicine
http://www.adolescenthealth.org/
The Society for Adolescent Medicine is committed to advancing the health and well-being of adolescents. Their site also offers a locator for adolescent health professionals.

Organization American Medical Association (AMA)
http://www.ama-assn.org
The AMA is leading meaningful innovation to enable a better health care system for patients, physicians and the country.

Web Site Adolescent Health Transition Project
http://depts.washington.edu/healthtr
This is a health and transition resource for adolescents with special health care needs, chronic illnesses, and physical or developmental disabilities.