Archive for December, 2009

Need help reviewing a web form

December 11th, 2009 by Pat | No Comments | Filed in Class of 2010, Class of 2011, Class of 2012, Class of 2013

We are making some changes to the way you request copies of articles from the library and I need help!  Is there someone who has 30 minutes sometime next week to looked over an edited ILL request page to see if it makes sense?  I’ve looked at them so long I know I can’t see the holes.  I’d really appreciate it!  Email me at phiggin@uab.edu if you can help.  Thanks!

5-minute clinical consult 2010 available online

December 10th, 2009 by Pat | No Comments | Filed in Class of 2010, Class of 2011, Class of 2012, Class of 2013

The 5-Minute Clinical Consult 2010 is now available online via Books@OVID.  The book’s Preface describes the new edition as including:

  • Even more Evidence Based designations highlighted in each topic’s text
  • Dedication of our outstanding Associate Editors to oversee content by Specialty
  • Updated Health Maintenance section
  • An online version of the content which includes:
    • Additional topics not in the book
    • Patient Education handouts
    • Video instruction on physical diagnostic and treatment interventions

I found the search a bit awkward and the navigation too basic but the printing and emailing options are easy to find and use.  It includes more references but I would still like to see additional information given to back up the data.  If you are REALLY pressed for time, look at the Clinical Pearls for each topic.  A sentence or two to remember about most conditions.    If you are off campus and can’t get to UpToDate, give this a try.  It used to be a part of Essential Evidence Plus and I would still go there first if I needed a quick review of the data on a given topic.

Let us know which of these tools you find useful.

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Use LHL through Facebook

December 8th, 2009 by Pat | No Comments | Filed in Class of 2010, Class of 2011, Class of 2012, Class of 2013

Did you know you can search the catalog, view tutorials, search PubMed, ask questions and much more via LHL’s Facebook page?  Become a fan and you can get updates on new features and library events.  If you find yourself logged into Facebook all day, try accessing the tools and services you need through that service.  Let us know if you like it or if you’d like us to add other links.