Finding and using health and medical information on the internet

• Main Author: Welsh, Sue (Author)
• Other Authors: Cooke, Alison, Anagnostelis, Betsy
• Format: Unknown
• Language: English
• Published: London Aslib 2001
• Subjects: Medicine; Internet
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• Physical Description: x, 317 pages illustrations 26 cm
• Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references and index
• ISBN: 0851423841

This new guide focuses on the different uses and applications of biomedical information resources available on the Internet. It explains not only how to find the best information resources quickly and effectively, but also how to customise Internet tools to your own personal requirements. Both authors have been associated with the development of OMNI (Organising Medical Networked Information) and BIOME. Partial contents: Introduction; Electronic communication; Discussion lists and electronic fora; Electronic journals and newsletters; Teaching material and continuing medical education; Health care information; Consumer health information; Meetings and conferences; Grants and jobs; Directories of research projects and expertise; Search strategies; Customising your browser; Creating your own home pages.