Document Actions
Resources - P
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W
Medical Topics A-Z List
Choose from the alphabetical list or browse all medical topics.Pain
American Pain Foundation
The American Pain Foundation website is an online resource center for people with pain, their families, friends, caregivers, the media, legislators, and the general public.
Chronic Pain Association of Canada
Site includes links to medical information resources on pain, support groups in Canada, directory of Canadian pain clinics and pain specialists, excerpts from CPACs' newsletter.
Palliative Care
-see Death and Dying
Parkinson's Disease
National Parkinson Foundation, Inc.
Includes a Parkinson's disease glossary of terms, nutritional guidelines, treatment methods. The NPF's magazine "Parkinson Report" available online
Parkinson Society Canada
Information for Canadians about research and support services related to Parkinson's Disease.
Postpartum Depression
Pacific Post Partum Support Society (PPPSS)
Overview of post-partum depression, personal stories by women who have experienced PPD, lists of support groups in Canada and of web sites and online support resources.
Postpartum Support International (PSI)
Research updates, news items, and information for mothers and family members about postpartum mood disorders.
Pregnancy & Childbirth
American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologist (ACOG): Patient education pamphlets
Information intended for patients on various women's health topics, including: contraception, cystic fibrosis, teenager-specific information, information on older women, gynecological problems, pregnancy, childbirth and postpartum care, medical procedures, etc.
Association of Ontario Midwives
The AOM represents registered midwives and promotes the profession of midwifery in Ontario. Website includes information about midwifery, finding a midwife, association activities and midwifery links.
Best Start : Ontario's maternal, newborn and early child development resource centre / Meilleur départ : Le Centre de ressources sur la maternité, les nouveau-nés et le développement des jeunes enfants de l'Ontario
"Best Start: Ontario's Maternal Newborn and Early Child Development Resource Centre supports service providers across the province of Ontario working on health promotion initiatives to enhance the health of expectant and new parents, newborns and young children."
Prostate Cancer
-see Men's Health
Pulmonary Embolism
-see Lung Diseases