Patient-related Resources

STANFORD RESOURCES

The Stanford Health Library

A free and open-to-the-public consumer health information library that provides scientifically-based medical information to help people make informed decisions about their health and health care. Main location: Stanford Shopping Center. Other locations: Stanford Hospital (E303), and Stanford Comprehensive Cancer Center (875 Blake Wilbur Dr). More »

Stanford Health Library Lectures and Events

Classes, lectures and events presented by Stanford Hospital and Clinics, Stanford University School of Medicine, The Health Library and affiliates. More »

Find A Physician

Online directory lists faculty physicians of Stanford University School of Medicine whose primary clinical practice is at Stanford Hospital & Clinics. More »

HIPAA at Stanford

The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 ("HIPAA") and its regulations (the "Privacy Rule" and the "Security Rule") govern the way certain health information is collected, maintained, used and disclosed by Stanford University, Stanford Hospitals, and their benefits plans. More »

Patient Privacy

Stanford Hospital and Clinics’ pledge to protect your privacy; your rights regarding medical information about you. More »

COMMUNITY RESOURCES

Northern California Cancer Center (NCCC)

As the Bay Area's leading independent, population-based research organization, the NCCC is dedicated to its mission of preventing cancer and improving the quality of life for those living with cancer. NCCC is a nationally recognized leader in epidemiological studies of cancer and is now partnered with the Stanford Cancer Center in creating a comprehensive cancer research and community outreach enterprise in Northern California. The NCCC site includes a Community Education Program Schedule.

NATIONAL RESOURCES

National Institutes of Health

Site includes A-Z Health Topics, Clinical Trials (ClinicalTrials.gov), Medline Plus, and Health Hotlines. More »

ClinicalTrials.gov

ClinicalTrials.gov is a registry of federally and privately supported clinical trials conducted in the United States and around the world. More »