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Pick the Right Resource (#8)

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You need to make sure that you use the right resource in order to find the right type of information that you are looking for.

Wide range of icons representing different types of resources
Wide range of icons representing different types of resources

You can use healthcare-specific resources to search for healthcare information. You might want to try different resources depending on the type of information you want – primary research, systematic reviews, guidelines, established information etc.

By concentrating on selected resources you are more likely to find the information you need and more quickly too.

To learn more about different types of resources complete our etutorial Select the Right Resource.

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