HEALTH AND BEAUTY CLOSE-UP-8 September 2008-AMSSM and SelfCareNet Team to Develop a Self-Care, Symptom-Based Healthcare Information Content(C)2008 - CloseUpMedia - newsdesk@closeupmedia.com

SelfCareNet (SCN) is a provider of pre-visit, symptom-based, self-care health information. Christopher

"I wanted to be involved authoring the SCN sports information because the demand for pre-visit sports information is growing," said Dr. Madden. "My patients want to have access to credible information 24/7 to help answer questions such as 'Should I call my physician?' or 'What can I do for home care?' or 'What is a credible Web site that I can visit for more information?' Based on my experience, the SCN sports information will meet a growing demand for sports related information."

According to a release, the SCN sports information will be made available to patients, constituents, members and employees through office-based physicians, hospitals, managed care organizations and employers to help them make decisions about sports-related injuries and symptoms. The sports symptom/injury-based information will address real life scenarios such as:

My son was playing football and sustained a concussion. What symptoms do I need to watch for? When should I take him to the doctor? When can he play again?

I just injured my back lifting a heavy object. I have pain going down my right leg. What can I do to feel better? When should I call my doctor?

My knee began to hurt over the kneecap after running. What may be causing my pain? How can I treat it? Is it safe to exercise again and when? What exercises can I do to get better?

"The SelfCareNet information is well suited for giving lay people access to-easy-to- understand, easy-to-use information that will help answer their sports-related health questions," said Richard Thompson, SelfCareNet's CEO. "An important part of the company's formula for credibility is to have the information authored by a physician and peer-reviewed. The AMSSM is well known in the industry for its credibility, innovation and excellence, and we are happy they will peer-review the information."

"AMSSM is pleased to be able to assist in providing high-quality patient information to its members and their patients," said Craig Young, M.D., Immediate President AMSSM.

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