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Charles W. Smith,
M.D., Executive Associate Dean for Clinical Affairs, is the host
for this section of our website. Dr. Smith is a board
certified Family Physician with over 20 years of experience in
practice and has encountered and treated the majority of
symptoms and illnesses that occur in most patients. |
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continues to conduct an active practice and holds regular
office hours in the Family Medical Center at UAMS. Wearing
multiple hats, Dr. Smith is the Executive Associate Dean
for Clinical Affairs and is Professor in the Department of
Family and Community Medicine in the UAMS College of Medicine.
In addition to his University responsibilities, he is the
Founder, Chairman, and Medical Director of eDocAmerica
and serves as
an editor of a national journal for Family Physicians, the
"American Family Physician". He has also served as
the President of the American Board of Family Practice, which
is the national certifying body for Family Physicians. |
UAMS Medical Center Illness and Conditions Q
& A
We are pleased to provide
this section of the UAMS Medical Center website as a service to our
patients and website visitors. Our goal is to provide information on
various medical conditions and illnesses, information that can help
you make an informed decision regarding your health care needs.
We have prepared a series of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) pages
on the more common illnesses and medical conditions faced by many UAMS
patients. These questions and answers were prepared by UAMS
Medical Center doctors and originate from their area of specialization
or expertise. UAMS Medical Center remains on the forefront of
new medical procedures and technologies, and we will present the best
information we can to help you research your condition.
In addition to the FAQ pages prepared by UAMS Medical Center, we also
offer the following links to other websites that provide comprehensive
information on many more illnesses and conditions.
We would like to hear your suggestions for how we can provide
information and better use Internet technology to more effectively
serve your needs. On behalf of University Hospital and UAMS
Medical Center, I would like to thank you for your loyal support of
this institution and its mission of patient- centered, cost-effective
care. We believe that the blend of education, research and
patient care creates
world-class medical care for our patients.
Sincerely,
Charles
W. Smith, Jr., M.D.
Executive Associate Dean for
Clinical Affairs
Health Library Links
Yahoo Health
- Offers a
variety of health information, treatments and medical images. They offer a Diseases & Conditions
section as well as a comprehensive section on Drugs &
Medications. Other sections include: Alternative
Therapies, Women's
Health, Parenting,
Nutrition
& Fitness, Sexual
Health and more.
WebMD Health - This well-organized home page provides a wide breadth of
information. WebMD addresses current medical questions on patients' minds.
They offer sections on Diseases
& Conditions, a Medical Library, Family
Genetics, an A to Z
Health Guide, Food &
Nutrition, Parenting
& Pregnancy, Sports &
Fitness, and a section on Women, Men & Aging.
MayoClinic.com - Over two
thousand of the clinic's doctors help create and review content found at this health
supersite. The weekly Drug
Watch Index lists the latest developments concerning medications. They
offer information on a wide range of Diseases & Conditions as well as practical information for topics
from bites and stings to sunburns to sore throats and more in their First Aid & Self-Care Guide.
Disclaimer: By linking to these sites,
UAMS does not guarantee the quality of information, the reliability of their websites, or
that all information is current and accurate. |
