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Thursday 27 August 2009

UpToDate trial starts 1st September 2009

Source: Integrated Library Service
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In a nutshell:
WUTH has a trial of UpToDate for a 2 month period starting from 1st September 2009. We would appreciate any feedback you can offer about the resource; please read on to find out how you can give feedback.

For more information about the trial please contact Eileen Hume, Head of Trust Integrated Library Service (Eileen.hume@nhs.net).

How do I access UpToDate?
Please follow the UpToDate icon on the WUTH intranet homepage.

What is UpToDate?
UpToDate is an evidence-based, peer-reviewed electronic information resource, which can be used as a tool to help you answer clinical questions quickly, increase your clinical knowledge, and improve patient care. Topic reviews include a synthesis of the literature, the latest evidence, and specific recommendations for patient care.

Which topics does UpToDate cover?
Currently, UpToDate covers the following topics:
Critical Care
Drug Information
Emergency Medicine
Endocrinology
Family Medicine
Gastroenterology
Gynaecology
Haematology
Hepatology
Infectious Diseases
Nephrology
Neurology
Obstetrics
Oncology
Paediatrics
Pulmonology
Rheumatology
Surgery
Women's Health

Where can I give feedback about UpToDate?
Please submit a Library Suggestion Form to give any feedback about UpToDate.

Further resources
If you would like to find out more about the range of health information resources and library services available to enhance your clinical and business decision-making please visit the Integrated Library Service webpages at www.whnt.nhs.uk/library.

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