American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists (AAGL)
This organization’s vision is to develop and promote the safe, practical, and
skilled application of minimally invasive techniques in treating gynecologic
conditions through the establishment of standards, education, research, and
dialogue.
Patient information on gynecology topics:
www.aagl.com/patientstopics.asp?0.1795621
Patient forum message board:
www.aagl.com/patientsforum.asp?0.4600138
American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP)
The AAFP is one of the largest national medical organizations, representing
more than 94,000 family physicians, family medicine residents, and medical
students nationwide. The mission of the AAFP is to improve the health of
patients, families, and communities by serving the needs of members with
professionalism and creativity.
Patient information on abnormal uterine bleeding:
www.aafp.org/afp/991001ap/991001a.html
American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG)
ACOG is a non-profit organization with over 46,000 members. It is the nation's
leading group of professionals providing healthcare for women. Their goals
include promoting patient education and stimulating patient understanding of
and involvement in medical care.
www.acog.org
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