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 Clinical Key covers all specialties. You’ll find full-text essential books and key journals.

What is Clinical Key?

Clinical Key is a clinical search engine allowing you to search a wide range of full-text content, including ebooks, journals, clinical overviews, patient education and more. Use Clinical Key resources to support your practice and professional development. Clinical Key is available to UHNM staff; access via your NHS OpenAthens username.

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