Consumer Services Guide (CSG)
Consumer Services Guide (CSG) Edition
The Consumer Services Guide is searchable directory of resources which can help you with consumer problems and questions. There are multiple editions of the 'Guide', some which deal with specific issues such as housing or credit. The full directory, the Consumer Service Guide Edition, provides access to all the resources collected by Consumer Action.Records Found: 44
- Acupuncture Board
The mission of the Acupuncture Board is to protect and educate the public through appropriate regulation of licensure, education standards, and enforcement of the Acupuncture Licensure Act, which includes Oriental Medicine. - American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS)
ABMS database provides certification information for doctors nationwide. - American Medical Association
Features "Doctor Finder" database to help you find a doctor or check if your doctor's license is current. Also contains lots of health and fitness information for you and your family. - Association of State Medical Board Executive Directors DocFinder
Run by Administrators in Medicine, the site provides disciplinary information through 20 states. - Board of Occupational Therapy
The board licenses Occupational Therapists (OTs) and certifies Occupational Therapist Assistants (OTAs) in California. It also investigates allegations of violations of the OTPA by licensees and certificate-holders. - Board of Pharmacy
Investigates complaints against pharmacists and pharmacies. Send a detailed letter or call for complaint form. - Board of Podiatric Medicine
The Board of Podiatric Medicine ensures protection of consumers, enforces contemporary standards and provides accurate and timely information that promotes sound consumer decision-making with regard to Doctors of Podiatric Medicine. - Board of Psychology
The California Board of Psychology protects the safety and welfare of consumers of psychological services. - Board of Registered Nursing (BRN)
The California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN) regulates the practice of registered nursing and certified advanced practice nurses in order to protect the public health, safety and welfare. The Board exists to protect the health and safety of consumers and promote quality registered nursing care in California. - Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians
The mission of the California Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians (Board) is to protect the public. Public protection is paramount to the Board and its highest priority in exercising its licensing, regulatory and disciplinary functions. Toward this end, the Board ensures that only qualified persons are licensed vocational nurses and psychiatric technicians by enforcing education requirements, standards of practice and by educating consumers… - Bureau of Naturopathic Medicine
The Bureau administers the Naturopathic Doctors Act. This law specifies various standards for the licensure and regulation of naturopathic medicine that the Bureau enforces. - California - Department of Managed Care
Government entity set up to help consumers with complaints about HMOs or managed care health insurance plans. - California Pacific Medical Center
A consumer health library open to the public free of charge. Provides access to current health and medical information. The center also houses a health bookstore offering difficult-to-find books and audio tapes. Information provided by mail for a fee. Open Tuesday thru Saturday. - Center for Beneficiary Choices, (HHS)
Call 1-800-MEDICARE to get help with your questions about Medicare. You can order Medicare publications (English, Spanish, audi-tape, braille), get detailed information about the Medicare managed care plans in your area, order Medicare health plan quality and customer satisfaction information, and listen to recorded questions and answers on topics such as Medicare health plan choices and health plan quality information. CMS runs the Medicare, Medicaid,… - Center for Health Care Rights
Free education, counseling and legal assistance on Medicare and related health insurance issues, including HMOs, supplemental and long-term care insurance. - Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI)
Consumer advocacy organization that conducts research on food, alcohol, health, the environment and other issues related to science and technology. Represents consumer interests before regulatory, judicial, and legislative bodies. - Center for the Study of Services
Books, pamphlets and services help consumers select doctors, hospitals, health plans, and get good prices on new cars. Publications also help consumers shop for good prices and desired features in big-ticket products such as audio-video, major appliances, sporting goods, tires, home-office, etc. - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Information about public health, disease, injury and disability. This site also includes health information for international travelers. - Citizens for the Right to Know
The California-based group provides a link to a database of HMO drug coverage, allowing consumers to easily research which medications are covered by California HMOs. - Committee on Dental Auxiliaries
The Committee on Dental Auxiliaries (COMDA) examines and licenses California dental auxiliaries and advises the Dental Board of California on auxiliary issues. - Department of Aging, Long Term Care
Call with complaints about nursing homes and residential care facilities. Also engages in advocacy for seniors and the disabled who are in long-term care facilities. Will refer callers to appropriate district offices for further assistance. - Department of Health Services
Provides referrals for and answers questions concerning care in hospitals, clinics, nursing homes or with home health agencies. - Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)
Toll Free Numbers for Contacting VA VA Benefits: 1-800-827-1000 * Education * Home Loan Guaranty * Disability Compensation * Disability pension * Dependency Indemnity Compensation * Death Pension * Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment * Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs (CHAMPVA) * Medical Care * Burial * Life Insurance Life Insurance: 1-800-669-8477 Education (GI Bill): 1-888-442-4551 Health Care Benefits: 1-877-222-8387… - Families USA Foundation
The organization is committed to comprehensive reform of health and long-term care and works to educate and mobilize consumers on those issues. It has two grass roots advocacy networks - asap! and HealthLink USA - and develops and distributes publications as well. - Federation of State Medical Boards
Directory of state medical boards and links to disciplinary actions taken against doctors.