Sources of Medical Information:
1.    Primary source for medical science: Journals of Medicine.  (Peer Review Journals)
a)    Articles are written by doctors usually.  They are of limited scope, but add to fundamental knowledge of the field.  It is difficult to use the paper in one of these journals to determine the standard of care, etc. b/c they are so limited and narrow in focus.
b)    They are similar to a court opinion in a lower trial court–they add some to the law, but not determinative to the law at such.  They are highly revered in terms of information and science, but not necessarily determinative.
c)    If something new in journal, someone has to confirm it.
2.    Secondary sources – textbooks, reference works, treatises.
a)    More comprehensive treatment.  Authored usually by invitation.  Most of the information is personal opinion.
3.    Guidelines, letters, law conference seminar papers and syllabus.
4.    Internet Sources – clinics have web sites, etc.  Although it is unlikely you will find specific information regarding when you are sick, you can find medical information in general.  Library of NIH.