Why do we spend more time researching our new car purchases than the doctors we entrust with our health? The internet can quickly give you all the information that you need to thoroughly examine your doctor before your initial visit. Wouldn't it be helpful to know your doctor's...

  • Years of Experience
  • Malpractice Judgments
  • Educational Background
  • Board Certification
  • Hospital Affiliation
  • Accepted Insurances
  • Public Recognition

All of this information can be found for free at the Agency for Health Care Administration's website. Click here and go to Get a profile of your doctor under Medical Links for access to all the information above on any Florida doctor.

 

If you also want to learn about a hospital or nursing home facility, a small fee gets you detailed information at  HealthGrades.

 

You know, you should also consider doing some research on any attorney that you hire. Information about any licensed Florida attorney is free at the Florida Bar's website. Click here and under Legal Links go to The Florida Bar website. On the website's homepage, click on "Find a Lawyer" at the top of the page.

 

 

     Did You Know?

 

Did you know that several states are considering outlawing text messaging while driving? An estimated 20 percent of drivers are sending or receiving text messages while behind the wheel. That number skyrockets to 66 percent when the drivers are 18 -24. Several states including Florida are considering banning text messaging while driving because of the accidents and fatalities that messaging has already caused. In the meantime, protect yourself and others by getting family and friends to stop messaging while driving. Need to give someone encouragement, just have them Google "text messaging driving accidents" and they'll learn about the tragedies others have already experienced by mixing text messaging and driving.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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