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Where can I find medical information geared for the layperson?

MedlinePlus.gov from the National Library of Medicine is the authoritative online health information source geared to the layperson.

Other useful resources for laypersons include the top 10 most useful Web sites recommended by the Medical Library Association, MD Consult’s Patient Handouts, and Micromedex’s CareNotes. UT faculty and students can use Micromedex and MD Consult to customize patient education materials.