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Judy Neill
Incorporating high-quality evidence into clinical decision making requires systematic searching, appraising, and synthesizing of the literature. Performing these complex and time-consuming tasks on a regular basis... Read More
The adage “a picture is worth a thousand words” was originally coined by an advertising executive to describe the superiority of graphics over text in product promotion. The truth of the phrase applies equally to... Read More
Access to clinical information is often best used when the physician is at the point of care. But what about the kind of learning that requires quiet contemplation? Continuing medical education at the point of... Read More
Would you like to learn how to conduct efficient and refined literature searches using evidence-based principles, compile print and electronic bibliographies, access the full text of articles, and evaluate... Read More
When you are looking for information on a clinical or research question, one of the best and most commonly used resources is MEDLINE. It is the world’s largest bibliographic database of biomedical literature, created... Read More
Down syndrome, or trisomy 21, is a common congenital anomaly with an incidence rate of approximately 1 in 800 births across all ethnic groups. In dealing with the needs of patients and families facing this challenge,... Read More
No one who has ever met Linda Clendenning would say that she is retiring. Her effervescence, intelligence, integrity, and compassion mark a personality that has been a standard at the College Library for almost 40... Read More
Launching into a quest for medical information requires that the searcher knows the relevant resources to explore. This can be a significant stumbling block, especially for busy clinicians who use online resources only... Read More
We like to think of libraries as “good guys”: equal access to information for all users, no special fees, open and friendly attitudes. Naturally we reuse, recycle, and try to eliminate waste. Responsible consumerism and... Read More
The built environment has a deep effect on our sense of well-being. In the particular instance of the medical office space, design modulates workflow efficiency, employee comfort and productivity, and patients’... Read More