Links
American Gastroenterological Association
The American Gastroenterological Association is a leading professional organization
of gastroenterologic physicians and scientists engaged in clinical practice, research,
and education involving the functions and disorders of the digestive system. The
AGA's website features a Digestive Health Resource Center, Digestive Health Message
Board, and a gastroenterologist locator service.
Visit www.gastro.org/public.html.
American Academy of Family Physicians
The American Academy of Family Physicians promotes and maintains high-quality standards
for family doctors, and works to educate patients and the public in all health-related
matters. The AAFP's patient education website,
www.familydoctor.org, provides health information handouts, family health
facts, and self-care flowcharts on a variety of health topics, including heartburn.
Visit www.aafp.org.
American College of Gastroenterology
The American College of Gastroenterology is a group of digestive disease professionals
that advances the study and medical treatment of disorders of the intestinal tract.
The ACG website discusses common gastrointestinal problems, and offers digestive
health tips and a gastroenterologist locator service.
Visit www.acg.gi.org.
American Pharmacists Association
The American Pharmacists Association®, the national professional society
of pharmacists in the United States, is a leader in the professional and scientific
advancement of pharmacy, and in safeguarding the well-being of the individual patient.
In addition to the professional site for pharmacists, the APhA has a consumer-focused
website, www.pharmacyandyou.org,
that provides resources and information on a variety of health conditions, assuring
safe and effective drug therapy.
Visit www.pharmacist.com.
Resources
To help you with educating your patient, we've provided these helpful documents:
Two-Week Symptom Diary—A tool
patients can use to track their frequent heartburn
Prilosec OTC® FAQ—Answers
to common patient questions about Prilosec OTC®
A Guide to Your Flexible Spending Account—Information
and a tool to help patients stretch their healthcare dollars
To view the documents provided on this page, you will need to download or have installed
Adobe® Reader®.
