Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality provides this fact sheet containing 20 tips patients can use prevent medical errors from occurring.

Check out this database to find disciplinary action, malpractice suits and current licensing of doctors and allied health profs in the US.

Almost all US doctors of medicine and doctors of osteopathy are listed in this database outlining each doctor's credentials.

CHSR specializes in conducting research projects on a contractual basis for industries, organizations, individuals, and governmental agencies.

Provides detailed instructions for checking the credentials, including malpractice cases, of doctors in selected US states.

Government agency offers three examples of fraudulent product claims, highlighting the "tip-offs to rip-offs" found in each.

Government agency describes its role in ensuring medication safety and discusses the risks of phony and untested "cures" for illnesses.

Find advice on evaluating prescription medicines, alternative therapies, and other remedies, and explore the risks of health fraud.

Regulatory organization provides a database of disciplinary actions taken against physicians. Learn how purchase access or a report.

Research the career history of doctors in the state of Florida including pending and paid malpractice claims.

Healthcare Cost and Utilization Project allows access to national and state hospital statistics. Find length of stay, cost and mortality figures.

peruse the data about physicians and hospitals. Includes details on service providers for cardiac surgery and breast cancer surgery.

Partnership of consumer assistance programs operated by community-based legal services orgs helps low-income people with healthcare needs.

Learn hospital and health plan ratings, find top physicians and see nursing home ratings. Also includes profiles on dentists and chiropractors.

Offers educational and professional development in the marketing of pharmaceuticals and diagnostics. Find conference and membership information.

Pay $29.95 to receive a detailed report about a doctor's education, legal history, certifications and any pending or past complaints.

Guide to health fraud and quackery in the health and nutrition industries. Email questions about consumer health and use the search site feature.

Cleveland Clinic Foundation advises on how to chose a physician or a medical center for treatment. Includes contact numbers for further info.