Freelance nutrition writer and dietitian, Michelle Gibeault Traub is...
There is far too much false information out here on the Internet! So when I am looking for unbiased information, I turn to reputable health or government agencies who actually benefit from keeping you healthy!
What could be more important than quality health care? The following resources came from Consumer Reports Sept 09. They can help you "check up" on your local health care providers:
Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality http://www.talkingquality.gov
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
http://www.hospitalcompare.hhs.gov
Commonwealth Fund
http://www.whynotthebest.org
The Joint Commission
http://www.qualitycheck.org
Leapfrog Group
http://www.leapfroggroup.org
U.S. News & World Reports
http://www.usnews.com
Consumer Reports
http://www.consumerreportshealth.org
Help for writing a living will (documenting advanced directives) with forms providing U.S. state requirements:
http://www.caringinfo.org/stateaddownload