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Databases : General Medical & Health Care

Medline - PubMed
Free access to the full Medline database (1966-) via the National Library of Medicine.
Medline Plus
The MEDLINE plus pages are designed to direct you to resources containing information that will help you research your health questions. This includes databases, as well as links to dictionaries, organisations, directories and other resources.

NLM Database Gateway

Provides another method of searching Medline but also free access to other databases.
Biomednet
Evaluated access to Medline. Offers access to abstracts and some free full text publications.
Cochrane Library
This database provides high quality evidence to inform health-care decision making via access to systematic reviews. 
Free Databases
This site brings together databases which (1) contain material of interest to staff working in the UK National Health Service, (2) have some form of search facility, and (3) do not require individual passwords or payments of any kind

 

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Medical Journals

British Medical Journal
On line peer review, 6 years of online information being made available with full text, some references also linked.

Biomed Central

Full text access to a range of biology and medicine titles.

Canadian Medical Association
Journal

The online edition of this major medical journal.

Directory of Electronic Health Science Journals

This directory provides information on the electronic versions of key English language peer-reviewed print journals in clinical medicine, biomedical research, nursing and allied health.

Free Medical Journals

Links to over 300 free electronic versions of journals. Some journals are only available for free for a trial period.

Free Medical Journals (Hardin)

Another list of freely available medical journals but with an emphasis on those titles cited in Medline.
Health Service Journal
The UK's leading health policy and management magazine with a numerous links and a useful search facility. Individual registration is required.

Internet Journals

A selection of medical journals available in electronic format on the web.
Journal of American Medical Association
A peer reviewed site with selective articles on medical topics.
The Lancet
Not as good as BMJ in that you have to subscribe to get full text articles! - but some are available

New England Journal of Medicine

Access is provided to abstracts of journal articles from this well-known and respected medical journal. A search facility is provided but the full text of articles is only available to journal subscribers.

New Scientist

Online version of the popular science journal.

Postgraduate Medical Journal

Free access to abstracts of journal articles is provided but full text only available to subscribers of this UK journal.

PubMed Central

Access to full text life science journals.

Instructions to authors in the health sciences

Instructions to authors for over 2,000 journals in the health sciences.

 

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General Medical Resources

BioSites

BioSites is an extensive listing of evaluated Internet resources in the biomedical sciences.

British National Formulary

The BNF provides up-to-date guidance on prescribing, dispensing and administering medicines. It details all medicines on the UK market, with special reference to their uses, cautions, contra-indications, side-effects, dosage etc. 

BUBL - Medicine

UK listing of medical resources on the internet 
Centre for Disease Control and Prevention
American Government agency providing information on chronic diseases, injuries and disabilities or prevention guidelines.
Cliniweb
US site providing subject access to clinical information.

Drug Information (US)

Online access to the US Pharmacopeia of Drugs

Free Medical Books

Online access to many textbooks

GP Notebook

Detailed and up to date UK medical encyclopaedia with information on clinical medicine.
Health on Net Foundation
Searchable site on use of Internet in health/medical areas.

Health Statistics

This site lists health statistics resources on the web.
Healthweb
Subject access to evaluated health related information is provided via this US based site.

Human Genetics

This database (Online Mendelian Inheritance in Man) provides a catalogue of human genes and genetic disorders.

Internet Medic

A teach yourself guide to searching the internet and locating medical resources.

Mayo Clinic

Good US source of medical information

Medical Dictionaries

Handy list of links to online medical dictionaries.

Medical Encyclopaedia 

Online encyclopaedia on medical conditions and diseases, provided by the MedlinePlus service.
Medical Matrix
Access to evaluated sources of medical information available from this US site.

Medical Statistics at Square One

Full text of a medical statistics textbook from the BMJ

MedicDirect

An online health information service complied and written by health professionals. Content includes downloadable videos of operations, a virtual tour of the body, an A-Z of common diseases/health problems and student health.
Medweb
Medical school site with resources on cancer, physiology etc.

Merck Manuals

Online access is provided to the following 3 publications:
Manual of Medical Information, Manual of Geriatrics and the Manual of Diagnosis and Therapy 

Microbiology Information

Web site designed to bring together useful and interesting microbiology informational resources
National Institute of Health
US government site with an emphasis on cancer and aids topics plus other diseases.
National Library of Medicine
Access to databases including AIDS line and a wealth of other medical information from the world's largest medical library.

On-line Medical Dictionary (CancerWeb)

A searchable dictionary which contains terms relating to biochemistry, cell biology, chemistry, medicine, molecular biology, science and technology. It includes: acronyms, jargon, theory, conventions, standards, institutions, etc. in fact anything to do with medicine or science.
Organised Medical Network Information - INTUTE
Valuable site providing access to a large range of evaluated medical information from the UK and abroad.

Primary Care - National Electronic Library for Health

Developing web site providing an information resource aimed at the primary care sector. Part of the National Electronic Library for Health initiative.

Qualitative Health Research Book

Full text of the Pope and Mays textbook.

TRIAGE - Health Research Gateway

Gateway to hundreds of web sites containing teaching tools, tutorials, articles, and other educational materials relating to health research.

UK Medical Portal

A site established by  UK doctors, with the aim of  providing quick, easy access to the best medical resources on the internet. All web sites listed are peer-reviewed. 

Virtual Hospital

An extensive US based medical resource with sections for health care professionals and patients.

Virtual Manager

Find out if you could you manage a debt-ridden trust through twelve difficult months and still be in post at the end of it by trying this interactive management game. 

Web Links (LSHTM)

Extensive list of links compiled by John Eyers of the London School of Hospital & Tropical Medicine

 

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Organisations : medical & health care related

Association of Medical Research Charities

The Association aims to further medical research in the UK and the effectiveness of  medical research charities. Information and links provided to key research bodies which often provide research grants

British Association of Art Therapists

Web site of the professional organisation for art therapists in the United Kingdom

British Dietetic Association

The professional body for State Registered Dietitians. 

Chartered Society of Physiotherapy

The home page of the official UK body for physiotherapists. For an extensive list of links see: Internet Links

College of Occupational Therapists

The official body for occupational therapists.

General Medical Council

The official registration body for the medical professions

Health and Safety Executive

The HSE ensure that risks to people's health and safety from work activities are properly controlled.

Help for Health Trust

The leading supplier of consumer health information in the United Kingdom. The trust provides a range of quality information services and database products.

Institute of Health Services Management

 The IHSM is the professional organisation for health service managers. Valuable for up-to-date responses and reports on new NHS policies and initiatives.

Kings Fund

The King's Fund is an independent health charity whose goal is to support health and health care. Useful links are provided to other health care sites.

Medical Research Council

 The MRC aims to improve health by promoting research into all areas of medical and related science.

Nuffield Trust

The Trust is an independent commentator on the UK health scene and the NHS. Site provides access to the Policy Futures for UK Health report and other useful information

Royal College of Nursing

Website and other literature of the College.

Royal College of General Practitioners

 The RCGP is the academic organisation in the UK for general practitioners and is involved in education, training and standards issues.

Royal College of Obstetricians

The college aim is to further ‘the encouragement of the study and the advancement of the science and practice of obstetrics and gynaecology’. 

Royal College of Physicians

 The RCP maintains standards of medical practice in hospitals in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, and plays a key role in training, education and research in medicine.

Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists

The professional body for speech and language therapists in the UK 

Royal Society of Medicine

The RSM is an independent, apolitical organisation which is involved in educational activities for the medical professions.

Society and College of Radiographers

Organisation representing professional, educational, public
and workplace interests of radiographers.

Society of Chiropodists and Podiatrists

The UK professional organisation for chiropodists and podiatrists. Their public site on podiatry can be found at: Feet for Life.

Stroke Association

Uk charity concerned with stroke.

World Health Organisation 

The home page of the International health organisation

 

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Ageing and the Elderly

Age Concern England
Lots of statistical information on ageing.
Agenet
The site provides details on the research work of the project which is looking at health care outcomes and quality of life of older people.

British Geriatrics Society

Home page of this professional society for clinicians working with the elderly.
Centre for Policy on Ageing
Good page on ageing with searchable database and links.

Help the Aged

UK charity provides help and advice for elderly people and their carers.

Merck Manual of Geriatrics

Online version of the manual which covers geriatric medicine as well as psychiatric conditions.
National Institute on Ageing
This US based Institute promotes healthy ageing by conducting and supporting biomedical, social and behavioural research and public education. Information includes full text brochures and fact sheets plus further links.

National Service Framework for Older People

The framework sets new national standards of care for all older people, whether they live at home, in residential care or are being cared for in hospital. 

Royal Commission on Long Term Care for the Elderly

Provides access to the final report of the Commission.

 

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AIDS and HIV

Aegis

Said to be the largest HIV/AIDS knowledge base on the world wide web. The site is updated hourly.

AIDS Information

US site which provides information on AIDS and links to further resources

AIDS/HIV Information (NLM)

Useful information collected together by the US National Library of Medicine.

AIDSMap

Detailed web site covering UK and international AIDS issues with extensive links to other sites.

AIDS : Medline Plus

A collection of  MEDLINE searches on the topic of AIDS. The site is aimed at consumers.

AVERT - AIDS Education & Research Trust

Focuses on information about education to prevent infection with HIV, information for HIV positive people and the latest news and statistics. Also has many links to other resources.

HIV Insite

The latest news on and information about AIDS

Terence Higgins Trust

The leading European HIV/AIDS charity. The site includes many full text publications which can be viewed online.

 

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Cancer

Cancer BACUP

Aims to help people live with cancer by providing information and emotional support for patients, their families and health professionals. It is recognised as the foremost provider of cancer information in the United Kingdom. 

BMC Cancer

Original research articles in all aspects of research relating to cancer, including molecular biology, genetics, pathophysiology, epidemiology, clinical reports, and controlled trials

Cancer (DoH)

The Department of Health cancer site.

Cancer on the Internet

Extensive links to cancer information on the internet.

Cancer : MedlinePlus

Medline based resources on cancer.

CancerLit Database

Database of over 1.5 million references to journal articles, conference abstracts, reports, theses etc.

CancerNet (PDQ)

Database access provided to peer-reviewed summaries on cancer treatment, screening, prevention, genetics, and supportive care, plus clinical trials and details of organizations that provide cancer care. 

Cancer Specialist Library (NeLH)

One of the many specialist libaries provided by the National Electronic Library for Health

CancerWeb

This resource site has information available on many different aspects of cancer, investigation and treatment.

Directory of information for cancer patients

Online directory of information for cancer patients

Imperial Cancer Research Fund

UK charity dedicated to saving lives through research into the causes, prevention, treatment and cure of cancer. Includes latest news and research updates on treatments.

Institute of Cancer Research

The largest European cancer centre with news on research and information for patients and carers. Extensive links to other sites also provided

Macmillan Cancer Relief

Web site of the cancer charity containing lots of useful information.

National Service Framework for Cancer

Full text and information on the national framework. Further general information on cancer is at: Cancer (DoH)

Neoplasms (OMNI)

Subject listing of resources on neoplasms & cancer

 

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Complementary & Alternative Medicine

Alternative Medicine Sites

Listing from the OMNI database of alternative medicine web sites.

Complementary Medicine (BMJ articles)

A collection of full text articles on complementary medicine published in the British Medical Journal.

National Centre for Complementary & Alternative Medicine

This Centre  is one of the US National Institutes of Health, and "conducts and supports basic and applied research and training and disseminates information on complementary and alternative medicine to practitioners and the public."

 

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Evidence-Based Practice & Clinical Governance (including research methods & statistics)

Netting the Evidence
Very good site with numerous links to information on evidence based health care.

ADEPT

ADEPT is an online tutorial concerned with Applying Diagnosis, Etiology, Prognosis & Therapy methodological filters to retrieving the evidence. It provides guidance on ensuring that literature searches only look for evidence-based research.

Bandolier

This newsletter aims to keep readers up to date with local and national initiatives and literature on the effectiveness of health care interventions.

BiomedCentral : Research Methodology

Provides papers on research methodology, much of which related to evidence-based practice.
Centre for Evidence Based Medicine (Oxford)
The Centre aims to promote evidence-based health care and provides support and resources.

Centre for Evidence-Based Medicine (Toronto)

Canadian centre which promotes the use of evidence-based medicine for all health care professions.

Centre for Evidence Based Mental Health

The Centre promotes and supports the teaching and practice of evidence-based mental healthcare.

Centre for Evidence-Based Practice (Australia)

The Centre has an active training and research program in evidence-based practice to improve the resources available to health care workers, and improve clinicians' skills and awareness in accessing the evidence.

Centre for Health Evidence (Canada)

The Canadian based Centre for Health Evidence (CHE) was established to help patients, practitioners, and policy makers. Includes many valuable resources.
Centre for Research and Development - York University
The Centre aims to produce and disseminate reviews concerning the effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of healthcare interventions. Two databases are provided : DARE which provides structured abstracts of systematic reviews and NEED which provides access to economic evaluations.

Clinical Audit Principles (NeLH)

Full text documents, originally produced by NICE, on principles for best practice in clinical audit.

Clinical Evidence

This is a monthly, updated directory of evidence on the effects of common clinical interventions,
Clinical Governance
and Primary Care

Information about the initiative aimed at improving the quality of care and accountability in the NHS.

Clinical Governance Bulletin Bimonthly publication on best practice in clinical governance. The full text is available without charge, though Adobe Acrobat Reader is needed.
Clinical Governance -
resource pack
Useful resource pack describing clinical governance and providing links to other resources.

Clinical Effectiveness
(NHS Executive)

NHS Executive page with links to booklet and resource packon clinical effectiveness.

Cochrane Collaboration

An international effort to produce, maintain and disseminate systematic reviews of the evidence about prevention and treatment or control of health problems

Cochrane Consumer Network

Part of the Cochrane Collaboration this site provides information to help people understand health care research. It is also a resource for consumers and others who want to become involved in the Collaboration.
Cochrane Library
The Cochrane library aims to provide high quality evidence to inform health-care decision making. It is the major source for locating systematic reviews.

Critical Appraisal Skills Programme (CASP)

 Oxford based programme which supports the development of critical appraisal skills for health professionals.

Current Controlled Trials

Site dedicated to promoting the exchange of information about controlled trials in all areas of health and social care and includes a database listing ongoing and completed controlled trials. Requires registration.

Effective Health Care

A bi-monthly bulletin for decision makers which examines the effectiveness of a variety of health care interventions. Available online (NB St Loye's Library has some issues too) but no longer produced.

Evidence-Based Healthcare (Journal)

Tables of contents and abstracts plus occasional sample papers from this journal (not held at St Loye's)

Evidence-Based Healthcare Resources (Rochester)

The Nesbit Guide is a handy listing of web resources on evidence-based practice.

Evidence-Based Medicine and Audit Portal (i-medicine)

The site provides links to sites related to evidence based medicine, medical informatics and audit

Evidence-Based Medicine (GP Notebook)

Evidence based information on a range of medical conditions, from the GP Notebook service.

Evidence-Based Medicine (OMNI)

Listing of resources from the OMIN project.

Evidence-Based Medicine Sites (Herts)

Handy list of links to other resources plus a useful list of EBM articles dating from 1993 to the present.

Evidence Based Healthcare Sites (Soton)

 Useful links to the major sites from this Southampton University web page.

Evidence-Based Occupational Therapy

A brief introduction to evidence-based practice for OTs with information derived from Sackett's Evidence-Based Medicine textbook (2000).

Evidence-Based Practice (Wisdom)

Useful listing of evidence-based practice resources, compiled as part of Sheffield's Wisdom Library.

Getting Better with Evidence (Kings Fund Report)

Kings Fund and NHS Executive report on the experience of getting evidence into practice via several projects. Adobe Acrobat Reader is needed to access this report.

Guidelines & Protocols (Wisdom)

Handy listing of clinical guidelines and protocols, compiled as part of Sheffield's Wisdom Library.

Health Evidence Bulletins - Wales

The bulletins act as signposts to the best current evidence across a broad range of evidence types and subject areas including mental health, health environments etc.

How to find the evidence
- the basics

 This short course is designed for use by health professionals which provides an overview of information resources available to locate research evidence and to translate a clinical question into an effective search strategy

How to Read a Paper

Useful  list of BMJ articles on critical reading of articles

National Institute for Clinical Excellence (NICE)

The Institute will provide the NHS (patients, health professionals and the public) in England and Wales with authoritative, robust and reliable guidance on current "best practice"

Occupational Therapy Evidence-Based Practice Research (McMaster)

The group focuses on research to critically review evidence regarding the effectiveness of occupational therapy interventions. Downloadable review tools are available.

OTSeeker

Database of systematic reviews and RCTs relevant to occupational therapists. Includes useful tutorials and links pages.

PEDro

PEDro is the Physiotherapy Evidence Database and is an initiative of the Centre for Evidence-Based Physiotherapy (CEBP) in Sydney, Australia.

Practising Evidence-Based Medicine

Multidisciplinary information is provided on practising evidence-based medicine, derived from Sackett's Evidence-Based Medicine textbook (2000). Professions covered include: occupational therapy, physiotherapy and nursing.

PubMed: Clinical Queries

Tailored search system for PubMed aimed at identifying articles using specific research approaches.

Quality Assurance Resources (OMNI)

Listing of resources from the OMNI project.

Randomised Controlled Trials

Online access to Jadad's book on RCTs

RehabTrials

A registry of randomised controlled trials related to rehabilitation. Populations include people with spinal cord injury, stroke, traumatic brain injury, amputations etc.

SIGN - Guidelines

The Scottish Intercollegiate Guidelines Network develops and publishes evidence-based clinical practice guidelines for use by the health service in Scotland. 

Unit for Evidence-Based Practice and Policy

 Useful site with links and collections of articles on evidence based practice and related research methods.

 

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Health Information & Health Promotion

Centre for Health information Quality CHIQ works directly with NHS and patient representative groups to raise awareness of key issues in the development of consumer health information. 

Centre for Health Promotion Studies (Canada)

Canadian based centre of the University of Alberta which provides many links to international and European resources in it's Communications Section.

Health Development Agency

The HDA is a special health authority, working to improve the health of people and communities in England, in particular, to reduce health inequalities. Provides links to associated resources including : HDA Evidence Base

Health E Wales

Government site which supports the promotion of health and well being in Wales.

Healthfinder

US government gateway site which aims to provide a quality guide to more than 500 consumer health information sites.

HealthInFocus

This site aims give you the facts about a disease, how you can expect to be treated, the level of medical care you can expect and the treatments you are likely to receive in the UK.

HealthPromis Database

The national UK Health promotion database

Health Promotion Agency (Northern Ireland)

Belfast based Department of Health agency for health promotion. Includes links page.

Health Promotion (BUBL)

Listing of some key health promotion web sites.

Health Promotion (OMNI)

Evaluated web resources on health promotion from the OMNI web site.

Health Promotion England

Health Promotion England develops and delivers public education campaigns and health promotion in key areas of health policy e.g. alcohol, drugs, children, elderly etc.

Health Promotion : Discussion List

Discussion list for anyone interested in health promotion. Part of the JISCMAIL service.

Health Promotion Policy Unit

The unit is based at Glasgow University aims to stimulate policy debate and to strengthen the design and implementation of evidence-based policies.
Hebsweb
The world's first national health promotion web site, which provides a comprehensive range of health information for professionals and members of the public. The site is run by the Health Education Board for Scotland.

Help for Health Trust

The leading supplier of consumer health information in the United Kingdom. 

Institute of Health Promotion & Education

IHPE brings together professionals with a common interest in Health Education and Health Promotion.

Net Doctor

Independent source of UK health information and news.
NHS Direct Online Site includes information on the latest UK health stories, information on illness, disabilities, treatments and where to go for help and a reference guide to how the NHS works and the services provided
Patient UK A directory of UK web sources of patient information
Public Health & Clinical Quality (DoH) Information on the Public Health & Clinical Quality Directorate of the Department of Health. It covers: health protection, health promotion and clinical quality. 

 

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History of Medicine

American Association for the History of Medicine

Home pages of the American Association which publishes the Bulletin of the History of Medicine. Further links are provided to other sites.

British Society for the History of Medicine

Information about this British society which was founded in 1965.

History of Cholera in Exeter 

Web site of extracts and information from Thomas Shapter's famous account of cholera in Exeter in 1832
History of Medicine
Useful links to other sites covering the history of health care and disease.

History of Medicine (BUBL)

Brief listing of some key resources

History of Medicine (NLM)

Web site of one of the largest historical collections in the world held by the National Library of Medicine. Includes a large image library.

History of Medicine (OMNI)

History of medicine sites listed by the OMNI project.

History of Medicine Sites 

Useful listing of sites by the Oxford based Wellcome Unit for the History of Medicine.

History of Science & Medicine Links

A good listing of sites of interest in the history of science and medicine field, compiled by the Centre for the History of Science, Technology and Medicine at Manchester.

James Lind Library

Award winning site, launched to mark the 250th anniversary of the publication of James Lind's Treatise of the Scurvy

MedHist

UK guide to history of medicine resources on the internet. Part of the BIOME service

Medicine Through Time

BBC Education site providing information on history of medicine, largely aimed at Schools.
Medweb
US site listing a range of historical resources by topic.

Society for the Social History of Medicine

Information on the UK based Society, which publishes the Social History of Medicine journal  (with Oxford University Press)
Wellcome Institute for the History of Medicine
The institute, which is part of the world's largest medical charity the Wellcome Trust, comprises a Library and an Academic Unit. The Library has one of the largest and finest collections in the world and it's catalogue is available via the Internet link below
Catalogue

 

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Human Anatomy & Physiology

Anatomy Modules

Useful anatomical pictures and teaching resources plus lots of musculo-skeletal information from Washington University.
Anatomy Resources (NeLH) Anatomy resources collated by the National Electronic Library for health including the new image resource called "Anatomy TV"

Anatomical Society of Great Britain

The Society acts as a forum for those concerned with research and education in the anatomical sciences. Links to other resources are included.

Biomedical Images (Bristol)

A collection of medical and related images. Full versions can be downloaded by registered users.

Centre for Bioscience

This developing UK centre supports teaching and learning in the biosciences. Links are provided to the useful CTI Biology Resource guides

Flesh and Bones

Site aimed at medical students but has useful resources, many linked to textbooks.

Human Anatomy Illustrated

This online textbook is an illustrated encyclopaedia of human anatomic variation. Provided as part of the Virtual Hospital web site.

Human Anatomy Online

This commercial site provides free graphics, information and animations on ten body systems.

Physiology Online

The home page of the UK Physiological Society, an independent organisation which promotes communication between physiologists. Includes a links section.

Tortora & Grabowski's - Anatomy & Physiology 

Web site linked to the anatomy and physiology textbook by Tortora & Grabowski (10th ed). Includes under the student study corner practice quizzes, further web links etc. 

Vesalius Interactive Anatomy

Vesalius Interactive Anatomy is an interactive digital graphic resource on human anatomy.

 

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Information Management in Health Care

Caldicott Report
This report arose due to increasing concern about the ways in which patient information is used in the NHS in England and Wales and the need to ensure confidentiality is not undermined.

Data Protection Act 1998

The full text of the act which came into force in March 2000.

Data Protection Act 1998 (Exeter University)

Describes the provisions of the Act with links to further information.

Decision Making

Demo version of a clinical decision-making program

Delivering IT in the NHS

Details about the new IT programme for the NHS.

Discern

A useful tool for assessing a broad range of consumer health information on the internet.

Electronic Patient Records

Good practice guidelines for electronic patient records from the Department of Health.

Electronic Records Development Programme

NHS web site providing information for the implementation of electronic records in health care.

Healthcare Informatics (Wisdom)

Listing of healthcare informatics sites, compiled as part of Sheffield's Wisdom Library
Health Informatics Europe
Electronic journal covering health informatics developments in Europe

Health Informatics Worldwide

Extensive links to health informatics web sites around the world. Information is listed by country. See the section on Britain for sites in England, Wales & Scotland.
Health Information on the Internet Web version of this bi-monthly newsletter from the Wellcome Trust and the Royal Society of Medicine. Print copy available in St Loye's Library.
Health Information Technology Institute homepage
A US organisation which aims to provide information services and conduct research in support of accessible, affordable, appropriate, and efficacious health care in the public interest.

Informatics Journal

Full text articles on informatics in primary care

Informatics Learning Networks E-Community

This site is a support environment for Informatics Learning Networks, addressing learning needs in Health Informatics.

Information and IT for the NHS

Website of the Information Policy Unit of the NHS Executive. They are responsible for implementing the "Information for Health" Strategy.
Information for Health
This is the new information strategy for the NHS which is set to be implemented from 1998 to 2005. Further resources on the strategy can be found at: Information Strategy

Internet : a guide for nurses & therapists

Described as an electronic book, this is a guide to using and searching the internet.

Mailing Lists : JISC mail
)(formerly Mailbase)

Over 2,000 electronic discussions lists including:
Occupational Therapy
Info-Allied-Health
Evidence Based Health
National Electronic Library for Health Developing site for this major NHS initiative which aims to provide easy access to best current knowledge. For information management resources go to their Informatics site.
NHS Health Technology Assessment Programme
The programme covers all interventions including the use of devices, equipment, drugs, procedures and care across the whole spectrum of medical, nursing and health practices and examines effectiveness and cost effectiveness of interventions.

NHS Information Authority

Home page of the body responsible for NHS IT developments.
NHS Information Policy Unit
This page details new developments in information management and technology in the NHS.

Nursing Informatics

IT issues in nursing are covered by this site
Testing the surf
Criteria for evaluating Internet information resources

 

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Neurology and Stroke

Brain and Nervous System : MedlinePlus

Useful collection of Medline related resources.

British Epilepsy Association

British Epilepsy Association (BEA) provides a wide range of services and information to support anybody with an interest in epilepsy.

Care after stroke : booklet

A full text version of a booklet aimed at patients and carers with advice based on the National Clinical Guideline for Stroke.

Headway

Headway aims are to promote understanding of all aspects of head injury and to provide information, support and services to people who have suffered a head injury, their family and carers.

International Brain Injury Association

International body dedicated to providing international leadership, advancing opportunities and successes for persons with brain injury.

Internet Stroke Center

US based sites providing lots of useful stroke resources for health professionals and patients.

Multiple Sclerosis Research Trust

The Trust is an independent UK charity which focuses on people who are diagnosed as having MS, or are in the process of being diagnosed.

Multiple Sclerosis Society (UK)

Home pages of the UK based society which aims to help MS sufferers. Includes news on treatments, research etc.

National Clinical Guidelines for Stroke : Concise Guide

Concise version of the Guideline.

National Clinical Guidelines for Stroke : Full text

This guideline, developed by a multidisciplinary working party sets out  the minimum basic standards for care based on graded evidence. 

NeuroEducation

Site aims to aid management of neurological conditions in the community by providing high quality educational opportunities and completing high quality research

Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS)

USA institute providing resources for clinicians, patients and scientists on stroke and other neurological disorders.

Neurological Diseases & Stroke

Regularly updated information on neurological diseases including cerebrovascular disorders and stroke.

Parkinson's Disease Society

Home pages of the society. Includes fact sheets.

Stroke Association

Web site of the UK stroke charity

Stroke : MedlinePlus

Useful list of resources (mainly American) on stroke.

Whole Brain Atlas

Extensive images of the normal brain and of changes caused by cerebrovascular and other diseases.

 

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Orthopaedics and Musculoskeletal 

Arthritis Care

Web site of this charity which helps arthritis sufferers.

Arthritis Foundation

US based organisation concerned with arthritis and related conditions.

Arthritis Foundation of Ireland

Web site of the Foundation with links to information on arthritis

Arthritis Research

Home page of the Arthritis Research Campaign.

Arthritis - Medline Plus

A collection of useful resources from the National Library of Medicine.

BackCare

Home page of BackCare (formerly the National Back Pain Association) which provides information on back problems and links to further resources.

Bone & Joint Decade Organisation

This organisation aims to improve the health- related quality of life for people with, or at risk of musculoskeletal conditions throughout the world. 

Bones, Joints and Muscles : MedlinePlus

A collection of Medline based searches and resources.

British Orthopaedic Association

Provides information on orthopaedic conditions

British Society for Rheumatology

Home pages of the Society, some information is restricted to members only

Joint Zone

This site is divided into five key contents sections about rheumatology and a section containing interactive case studies

Institute of Orthopaedics (UK)

The Institute is the research and teaching unit of the Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic and District Hospital NHS Trust. They fund research and teaching related to musculo-skeletal disorders.

Musculoskeletal Specialist Library (NeLH)

Important resource for musculoskeletal information. Part of the National Electronic Library for Health.

Orthogate

A gateway to internet information on orthopaedics

Orthopaedics (AAOS)

Information about orthopaedics from the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.

Orthopaedics (BUBL)

Brief listing of some key resources

Orthopaedics (OMNI)

Useful listing of evaluated orthopaedic resources

Orthopaedics Portal

Provides many links to further resources

Reach: Orthotics & Prosthetics

Links to sites concerned with orthotics and prosthetics.

Repetitive Strain Injury Association

Web site for the RSI Association, provides useful advice on coping with RSI type conditions.

Spine Health

A US based resource covering back pain information

Wheeless' Textbook of Orthopaedics

On-line orthopaedic textbook.

WorldOrtho

A large site which aims to be a detailed resource on orthopaedic and sports medicine.

 

Podiatry

American Board of Podiatric Surgery

The organization responsible for board certification of podiatric foot and ankle surgeons in the United States

American Podiatric Medical Association

The major US organisation for podiatrists

Australasian Podiatry Council

Web site of this national body for podiatrists in Australia.

Foot Health and Foot Disorders (MedlinePlus)

Useful resources from this USA based site

Podiatry Links (Plymouth)

Links to podiatry resources from the School of Podiatry.

Podiatry (JISCMail)

Email discussion list on podiatry topics.

Podiatry (NMAP)

Evaluated resources on podiatry from the NMAP project

Podiatry Portal (NelH)

Web resources aimed at podiatrists from the National Electronic Library for Health

Podiatry (OMNI)

Evaluated resources from the OMNI project

Society of Chiropodists and Podiatrists

The UK professional organisation for chiropodists and podiatrists. Their public site on podiatry can be found at: Feet for Life.

 

Speech and Language Therapy

Human Communication (Marjon)

Subject listing of resources from Marjon Library. NB some resources may only be accessible on the Marjon site.

JEWELS

The Joint European Website for Education in Language and Speech, provides a range of resources and links.

Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists

The professional body for speech and language therapists in the UK 

Speech & Language Therapy Links (UCL)

An extensive collection of links to further resources

Speech & Language Therapist Portal (NeLH)

Links to resources compiled by the National Electronic Library for Health

Speech Disorders (Medlineplus)

Useful resources and links on speech and communication disorders

Speech Therapy (NMAP)

Listing of evaluated resources from the NMAP project

Speech Therapy (OMNI)

Evaluated resources from the OMNI project

Speech Therapy Research Unit

Web site of this Bristol based Unit, which provides many useful resources

 

 

Research

Association of Medical Research Charities

The Association aims to further medical research in the UK and the effectiveness of  medical research charities. Information and links provided to key research bodies which often provide research grants

BiomedCentral : Research Methodology

Provides papers on research methodology, much of which related to evidence-based practice.

Find A Phd

Source of information on PhD projects and studentships

Keeping Track : Longitudinal Data Sources

This site aims to provide an up-to-date guide to major longitudinal sources of data. It covers data sets collected by governmental, academic, private social research, medical and private industrial sources. 

Medical Research Council

 The MRC aims to improve health by promoting research into all areas of medical and related science.

National Research Register  A register of ongoing and recently completed research projects funded by the National Health Service.
Nature Jobs Useful listing of science and medical posts including PhD studentships.

Research Methodology & Statistics (Sociosite)

Listing of resources on research methods and statistics

 

 

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