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Consumer & Patient Health Information Service
The Consumer & Patient Health Information Service (CAPHIS)
We assist patients and families of patients in finding information on health related topics and provide printed information by mail to consumers. This is a public education service of the Preston Medical Library & Learning Resource Center, the University of Tennessee Graduate School of Medicine.
We research Questions for You
This service provides information on health and medical topics such as:
- Symptoms and treatment of disease
- Preventive medicine
- Medical tests
- Internet resources
- Educational programs for the general public on locating and evaluating health information
We provide information on your questions confidentially by mail or email
What kinds of foods can I eat now that I have diabetes?
My doctor says I have fibromyalgia. What does that mean?
How do I find a doctor at the UT Medical Center?
What is the latest treatment for my cancer?
This information is provided by a medical librarian, not a health care professional. It is not to be taken as medical advice. If interpretation is needed, individuals should consult a physician or other health care professional.
Consumer Health Web Links:
Consumer Health Information Links - a list of links to sites that provide information written for the patient and consumer.
Major Health Issues for Tennesseans:
Links to the six major health issues for Tennesseans, by age-adjusted rate.
Heart Disease
Cancer
Stroke
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Alzheimer's Disease
Diabetes
Outreach Training Programs
We offer outreach programs to community groups on locating and evaluating health information for authority, accuracy, objectivity, currency, and coverage.
If you would like a librarian to visit your group, please contact us.
You can make a difference
Our services are free! Thanks to generous contributions and grants.You can help us continue to deliver consumer-friendly, high-quality health information by donating to the Preston Medical Library Gift Fund. For more information about tax-deductible contributions, please contact Preston Medical Library at (865)305-9525 or UT Graduate School of Medicine Development office (865) 305-6611.
October 18, 2007
Quick Links
The University of Tennessee Graduate School of Medicine
Preston Medical Library & Learning Resource Center
The University of Tennessee Graduate School of Medicine
UT Medical Center
1924 Alcoa Highway
Knoxville, Tennessee 37920-6999
(865) 305-9525
Fax: (865) 305-9527
library@utmck.edu