Skip to main content

Hot Topic! Oesophageal Cancer

By

 There has been a report of some discussion in the Guardian around the use of “sponge on a string” test for oesophageal cancer. But what do you know about oesophageal cancer and how can you support your patients?

male patient talking to a nurse

Check these resources for an overview, key points, diagnosis, treatment options, follow-up and more.

[You will need your NHS OpenAthens username to access these resources]

Oxford Medicine Online

BMJ Best Practice – Oesophageal Cancer

Clinical Key (available to UHNM only) – Esophageal Cancer clinical overview

Patient Information

Get your NHS OpenAthens username

Register for your NHS OpenAthens username to access key NHS online resources from the Health Library. Get more information about NHS OpenAthens from our blog post THE NHS OpenAthens Essentials.

Finding NHS Resources

All the NHS Resources are listed on our NHS Resources web page. Here you’ll find links to log on to resources as well as links to more help.

Want the latest research?

Get the latest research via a comprehensive literature search from our experienced librarian team. Make a request online or pop into the Health Library.

Contact Us

Contact the Health Library for any help accessing resources or finding the information you need.

Labels:

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Need help with your literature search?

By
  Do you need to answer a question?   When you need an answer to a healthcare question you need to find out what information already exists about it ; s o that you have the background information and latest research . Whether it is for an assignment, dissertation, research, audit or other w ork you need to complete a literature search to get the latest information and best evidenc e to answer your question .   Complete a literature search plan   How do you start your literature search? Star t with a plan. Make a literature search plan to help you to focus your search, be systematic and keep a record in case you want to repeat it.   How can the Health Library help you?   Information Skills etutorials   Develop your information searching skills by completing our short , enga ging etutorials . Read presentations, complete quizzes and watch videos to learn the essential skills to finding information efficiently and effectively.   Start off with...
Post a Comment
Read more

Login to Library Search – step-by-step instructions for NHS staff

By
  Library Search is a discovery tool, allowing you to find items within the library collections. You can search Library Search without logging in to view books and ebooks available in our collections. By logging in to your library account on Library Search you can access a range of additional functionality, such as: Viewing details of your library account Submitting a request to hold a book for you Adding items to your e-bookshelf Saving searches Note that for NHS users logging in to Library Search does not give you access to full-text items. As an NHS member of staff you access online resources using your NHS OpenAthens username. Anatomy of a Library Card First let’s take a quick look at the most important components of your library card. Your library card and library card number give you access to print resources as well as library services. They confirm that you are a member of the library. Your name : this will be printed on your card, so you’ll know it’s yours!...
Post a Comment
Read more

CASP Checklist – complete online and download

By
You can now complete the CASP (Critical Appraisal Skills Programme) checklist online, then download and save it. Use the CASP checklists to help you to critically appraise different published research studies. You can now complete the form online, then download and save to your computer. Great for keeping a record of your critical appraisals and to add to your CPD or skills portfolio. screen-shot of an edited CASP checklist
Post a Comment
Read more