Public Health and Safety
Drug and Food Safety
Are generic drugs the same as brand name drugs?
What is the difference between Salmonella and E. coli?
Facilities and Medical Equipment
How can I reduce my exposure to radiation from X-rays?
How can I find out if my hospital offers good care for my condition?
Is there some way to find out if one hospital is better than another one?
Where can I find information to compare nursing homes for quality?
Where can I find a doctor that accepts Medicare and Medicaid?
Where can I find low-cost dental care?
Dealing with Communicable Disease
What is the difference between isolation and quarantine?
What diseases are subject to Federal isolation and quarantine law?
Who has the authority to enforce isolation and quarantine because of a communicable disease?
How is isolation and quarantine enforced during a disease outbreak?