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Some US government health websites and data are not currently available. There is no perfect alternative to government databases, but some non-governmental organizations have their own datasets, which can be useful. This article contains a list of alternative sources of health data that will continue to be updated.

Allergy:

American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI) and American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (AAAAI) Joint Task Force on Practice Parameters

Anesthesiology:

American Society of Anesthesiologists Guidelines

Cancer/Oncology:

National Comprehensive Cancer Network: Clinical Practice Guidelines in Oncology

American Society for Clinical Oncology: ASCO Guidelines

Cardiology:

American College of Cardiology Guidelines

Dermatology:

American Academy of Dermatology Guidelines

Emergency Medicine:

The American College of Emergency Physicians states that clinical practice guidelines do not represent the standard of care for emergency medicine. They do have a set of Clinical Policies available for reference.

Endocrinology:

American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists Guidelines

Endocrine Society Guidelines

Gastroenterology:

American College of Gastroenterology Guidelines

General Medicine/Internal Medicine:

American College of Physicians Guidelines

Genetics and Genomics:

American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics Guidelines

Infectious Disease:

Infectious Diseases Society of America Guidelines

Nephrology:

International Society of Nephrology Guidelines

National Kidney Foundation Guidelines

Neurology:

American Academy of Neurology Guidelines

Obstetrics/Gynecology:

American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists Guidelines

Occupational Therapy:

American Occupational Therapy Association Guidelines

Ophthalmology:

American Academy of Ophthalmology: Guidelines Search Tool

Otolaryngology/Ear Nose Throat/Head and Neck Surgery:

American Academy of Otolaryngology Guidelines

Orthopedic Surgery/Sports Medicine:

American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Guidelines

Palliative Care and Hospice:

National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization: Standards

Pediatrics:

Not guidelines, but American Academy of Pediatrics maintains a wealth of resources and clinical tools including algorithms and calculators.

Physical Therapy:

American Physical Therapy Association Guidelines

Psychiatry:

American Psychiatric Association Guidelines

Pulmonary Disease:

American Thoracic Society Guidelines

Radiology:

American College of Radiology Practice Parameters and Technical Standards

Rheumatology:

American College of Rheumatology: Clinical Practice Guidelines

Surgery:

Society for Vascular Surgery Guidelines

American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons Guidelines

Society of Surgical Oncology Guidelines

Urology:

American Urological Association Guidelines

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