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:
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
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:
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