The Library and Knowledge Service has purchased the online information resource UpToDate for several years, providing access to all staff and students at BSUH. We are currently looking at a similar product called DynaMed Plus as a possible alternative. Both products are evidence-based point-of-care tools supporting health care staff in making clinical decisions based on current evidence. Both are accessible …
Read moreCochrane Clinical Answers
25th July 2016Cochrane Clinical Answers is now available via the LKS website or at http://cochraneclinicalanswers.com. Cochrane Clinical Answers (CCAs) provide a readable, digestible, clinically focused entry point to rigorous research from Cochrane systematic reviews. They are designed to be actionable and to inform decision making at the point of care. Each Cochrane Clinical Answer contains a clinical question, a short answer, and …
Read more3D human anatomy with Anatomy.tv
13th July 2016This online resource contains interactive anatomical 3D models that can be rotated, sectioned and explored at different levels. Cross-sectional 3D anatomical images are correlated with real MRI scans. Users can print and save images, add their own labels and annotations, export text and animations, and use them in presentations and student notes. Patient education sheets and handouts for students can also …
Read moreOnline nursing and allied health journals
13th July 2016We bring you a free trial to the Mark Allen healthcare collection, which includes International Journal of Palliative Nursing and International Journal of Therapy and Rehabilitation plus many other titles. The trial runs from 6th May – 24th September 2016 and is available to all NHS staff, trainees and students with an NHS OpenAthens account. Register at www.athens.nhs.uk Access the …
Read moreSpotlight on “Challenging Concepts”
1st July 2016We’ve added the Oxford University Press “Challenging Concepts” series to our e-books. These case-based guides to challenging cases across specialties are intended to help doctors-in-training and clinicians manage complex situations. Titles include Challenging Concepts in Obstetrics and Gynaecology and Challenging Concepts in Emergency Medicine. The collection is available to all NHS staff, trainees and students with an NHS OpenAthens account. …
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