Source: NHS Evidence
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Year of publication: 2009
Publication type: Journal
In a nutshell: We are pleased to announce that access to the full JAMA (Journal of the American Medical Association) archives from 1883 – 1998 are now available online to complement our existing national 1998 – present subscription.
You can access the archives by:
*Searching direct from the Healthcare Databases Advanced Search (HDAS) on www.evidence.nhs.uk/
*Selecting the relevant title from My Journals on www.evidence.nhs.uk/
*Selecting the JAMA Archives link direct from your My Athens Resources list (NHS Athens account required)
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Some important notes: You will need an NHS Athens account to access JAMA; to find out more please visit our NHS Athens page.
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Monday 29 June 2009
Thursday 25 June 2009
Masters of Research (MRes) in Health Sciences: Fully funded studentships 2009-2010
Source: University of Liverpool School of Health Sciences
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Year of publication: June 2009
Publication type: Bulletin
In a nutshell: The University has been successful in securing 10 fully funded studentships per year over the next three years for Registered Nurses Midwives and Allied Health Professionals to be seconded from employment to undertake the MRes programme. These studentships, jointly funded and supported by the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) and the Chief Nursing Officer (CNO), as part of the Clinical Academic Training Pathways (CATP).
Applications for the first round of 10 funded studentships are now invited from practitioners wishing to start the programme in September 2009.
Length of publication: 1 page
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Acknowledgement: University of Liverpool School of Health Sciences
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Year of publication: June 2009
Publication type: Bulletin
In a nutshell: The University has been successful in securing 10 fully funded studentships per year over the next three years for Registered Nurses Midwives and Allied Health Professionals to be seconded from employment to undertake the MRes programme. These studentships, jointly funded and supported by the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) and the Chief Nursing Officer (CNO), as part of the Clinical Academic Training Pathways (CATP).
Applications for the first round of 10 funded studentships are now invited from practitioners wishing to start the programme in September 2009.
Length of publication: 1 page
Further dissemination: Distribute as widely as possible through your networks.
Acknowledgement: University of Liverpool School of Health Sciences
Tuesday 23 June 2009
New e-book titles available
Source: NHS Evidence
Link here to access NHS e-books (NHS Athens username and password required)
Publication type: Books
In a nutshell: The following new e-book titles are now available to NHS staff and students:
· Clinician's Guide to Think Good-Feel Good, A: Using CBT with children and young people. Wiley, 2005
· Multidisciplinary Handbook of Child and Adolescent Mental Health for Front-line Professionals, A. Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2009
· Clinical Interviewing. Wiley, 2009
· Chronic Pain: A Primary Care Guide to Practical Management. Humana Press, 2009
· Medical Statistics from Scratch: An Introduction for Health Professionals. Wiley, 2008
Some important notes: An NHS Athens username and password is required to access NHS e-books. Please view our NHS Athens page for more information.
Further dissemination: Please pass this information on to any colleagues within the Trust to whom it may be of interest.
Link here to access NHS e-books (NHS Athens username and password required)
Publication type: Books
In a nutshell: The following new e-book titles are now available to NHS staff and students:
· Clinician's Guide to Think Good-Feel Good, A: Using CBT with children and young people. Wiley, 2005
· Multidisciplinary Handbook of Child and Adolescent Mental Health for Front-line Professionals, A. Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2009
· Clinical Interviewing. Wiley, 2009
· Chronic Pain: A Primary Care Guide to Practical Management. Humana Press, 2009
· Medical Statistics from Scratch: An Introduction for Health Professionals. Wiley, 2008
Some important notes: An NHS Athens username and password is required to access NHS e-books. Please view our NHS Athens page for more information.
Further dissemination: Please pass this information on to any colleagues within the Trust to whom it may be of interest.
Thursday 11 June 2009
Map of Medicine use cuts poor referrals
Source: E-Health Insider
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Year of publication: 2009
Publication type: News item
In a nutshell: Use of Map of Medicine in primary care has led to a significant reduction in inadequate referrals from GPs, according to a new study. Doctors from the Institute of Nephrology in Cardiff looked at the impact of a patient care pathway for chronic kidney disease on Map of Medicine. They found use of the knowledge management tool cut inadequate referrals by almost 50% and also led to a slight reduction in overall referrals.
Length of publication: 1 web page
Some important notes: To find out more about the Map of Medicine, please attend the Integrated Library Service training session, 'Health Related Resources 4: Introduction to Map of Medicine', or view Library Helpsheet No. 9: How to register for the Map of Medicine.
Further dissemination: Please pass this information on to any colleagues within the Trust to whom it may be of interest.
Print management system introduced at the McArdle Library
Source: Integrated Library Service
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Year of publication: 2009
Publication type: News item
In a nutshell: A print management system has been introduced at the McArdle Library, Arrowe Park Hospital. If you are using the library and need to print off your work, please follow the instructions next to each PC. Black and white printing costs 5p per page and colour printing costs 20p per page. Please note that you will need the correct change to use the print payment machine. If you experience any difficulties please speak to library staff.
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Link here to view selected item
Year of publication: 2009
Publication type: News item
In a nutshell: A print management system has been introduced at the McArdle Library, Arrowe Park Hospital. If you are using the library and need to print off your work, please follow the instructions next to each PC. Black and white printing costs 5p per page and colour printing costs 20p per page. Please note that you will need the correct change to use the print payment machine. If you experience any difficulties please speak to library staff.
Further dissemination: Please pass this information on to any colleagues within the Trust to whom it may be of interest.
Monday 1 June 2009
NHS Evidence Specialist Collections
Source: NHS Evidence
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Year of publication: 2009
Publication type: Web page
In a nutshell: Provided by NICE, NHS Evidence is a new service which will develop, enhance and expand the services that were previously provided by the National Library for Health (NLH).
The Specialist Collections (previously known as Specialist Libraries) have been developed to identify and meet the information needs of particular communities of practice. They are web-based collections containing clinical and non-clinical information on the major health priority areas.
The majority of NHS Evidence Specialist Collections focus on particular health problems, such as Oral Health, Respiratory and Cardiovascular. A few NHS Evidence Specialist Collections focus on specific patient groups, such as Women's Health and Learning Disabilities. The focus of other NHS Evidence Specialist Collections is on aspects of health services, such as Commissioning, Public Health and Health Management. To see a full list of all Specialist Collections, please link here.
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For fulltext link here
Year of publication: 2009
Publication type: Web page
In a nutshell: Provided by NICE, NHS Evidence is a new service which will develop, enhance and expand the services that were previously provided by the National Library for Health (NLH).
The Specialist Collections (previously known as Specialist Libraries) have been developed to identify and meet the information needs of particular communities of practice. They are web-based collections containing clinical and non-clinical information on the major health priority areas.
The majority of NHS Evidence Specialist Collections focus on particular health problems, such as Oral Health, Respiratory and Cardiovascular. A few NHS Evidence Specialist Collections focus on specific patient groups, such as Women's Health and Learning Disabilities. The focus of other NHS Evidence Specialist Collections is on aspects of health services, such as Commissioning, Public Health and Health Management. To see a full list of all Specialist Collections, please link here.
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New fax number for the Integrated Library Service
Source: Integrated Library Service (ILS)
Publication type: News item
In a nutshell: The Integrated Library Service (ILS) has a new dedicated fax line on 0151 604 7796 (internal extension 8587). To see our full contact details please view our Contact Us page.
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Publication type: News item
In a nutshell: The Integrated Library Service (ILS) has a new dedicated fax line on 0151 604 7796 (internal extension 8587). To see our full contact details please view our Contact Us page.
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