Information Skills for Health

BMJ Best Practice is available for all staff within the NHS. Learn more by watching this new video, explaining how it can help you in your day-to-day work. If you need any more help in logging in you can check our blog post - BMJ Best practice login instructions revised . For more help using BMJ Best Practice see the help page on our website .

New Clinical Overviews – CK Global Sarcoidosis Plague Updated Clinical Overviews – Selected Topics Appendicitis Down syndrome Obesity in children Pancreatic cancer Urinary tract infection in children Books Added – CK Global Clinical Chemistry  (Marshall, William J.) 9th ed; ISBN: 9780702079368; Package/Collection: Medical Education Essentials; New edition (replaces 9780723438816);  https://www.clinicalkey.com/dura/browse/bookChapter/3-s2.0-C20180022136 Clinical Naturopathy  (Sarris, Jerome) 3rd ed; ISBN: 9780729543026; Package/Collection: Flex Only*; New to CK;  https://www.clinicalkey.com/dura/browse/bookChapter/3-s2.0-C20170040739 Cummings Otolaryngology: Head and Neck Surgery  (Flint, Paul W.) 7th ed; ISBN: 9780323611794; Package/Collection: Otolaryngology; New edition (replaces 9781455746965);  https://www.clinicalkey.com/dura/browse/bookChapter/3-s2.0-C20161050836 Drug-Induced Ocular Side Effects  (Fraunfelder, Frederick “Fritz” T.) 8th ed; ISBN: 9780323653756; Package/Collection:

All NHS staff can register for an NHS OpenAthens username / password. This will give you access to a wide range of online resources such as ebooks, ejournals and databases. Make sure you follow the NHS OpenAthens checklist to set up your account quickly. Checklist 1. Register online Complete the online form to register for your account. 2. Enter your NHS details Make sure you enter your NHS email address and work details. Your application can then be processed automatically. 3. Select the correct NHS organisation We support 3 Athens groups. Make sure you enter the correct organisation that represents where you work: University Hospitals of North Midlands, North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare or GPs and CCGs in Staffordshire. 4. Log on Use your OpenAthens username / password to log on to NHS-subscribed resources. You'll find a full list of resources on our A-Z resources web page . 5. Reset your password Remember that you can reset your password if you forget it - use the option

The Pediatrics journal is available to UHNM staff. Access was previously by library username / password. This has now changed and you need to use your NHS OpenAthens username to log in. Make sure you select the OpenAthens option when logging in. Log in options for Pediatrics

I have been sent the following information, from NICE, regarding Clinical Knowledge Summaries updates for the past 3 months. Clinical Knowledge Summaries are designed to support primary care and provide guidance and recommendations on a wide range of healthcare conditions. April A new topic on  Coronavirus COVID 19  was created and continuously updated throughout the last 3 months. Other CKS topics updated in April include: Chest infections – adult  –  Links to the COVID-19 management scenario have been added in the Assessment section and the Management of community-acquired pneumonia section to highlight that assessment of suspected chest infection and management of community-acquired pneumonia will differ during the COVID-19 pandemic. Chest pain  – New management scenario created to provide information regarding COVID-19. Chronic kidney disease  – New management scenario created to provide information regarding COVID-19. Osteoporosis – prevention of fragility fractures   – The sectio

Wiley are offering online training sessions for librarian, clinicians and researchers. Topics covered include: How to navigate the Cochrane Library What’s in the Cochrane Library and what is new - discover all of the content available! How to run basic and advanced searches How to set up alerts Where to find help You will need to register online to attend - dates and details below: Wednesday 15 July 2020, at 2 pm – Introduction to the Cochrane Library (with Ale Barciela):  Register here    Wednesday 14 October 2020, at 2 pm – Cochrane Library: Advanced Training (with Colleen Finley):  Register here Thursday, 14 January 2021, at 2 pm – Introduction to the Cochrane Library (with Ale Barciela):  Register here Tuesday 13 April 2021, at 2 pm - Cochrane Library: Advanced Training (with Colleen Finley):  Register here

NICE Evidence Search is an excellent healthcare-specific search engine. It searches validated and approved resources to help you to find high-level evidence such as guidelines, reviews, evidence summaries, patient information and much more. Learn more about how you can use Evidence Search by watching these new videos . Learn how to complete a simple search, use filters and manage search results. 

NICE have gathered together publications that they publish relating to coronavirus / covid-19 . These include rapid reviews and guidelines affecting management of specific conditions and service delivery.

NHS staff at UHNM can learn all about the online resources and services they can access from the Health Library. Take a look at this online presentation to learn about: Registering for an NHS OpenAthens username Reading eBooks Finding Journals Searching Databases and other tools More freely available online resources Support for UHNM Foundation Year Doctors Support for Nursing Revalidation Support for Nursing and Healthcare Assistants Support for NHS Researchers Online Training and Support Online Services at the Library Make the most of all your library resources and services so that you get the best evidence to support your work and patient care. NHS Online Library For UHNM Staff Learn more about the online resources and services that are available to you. Go to this Sway