Being a solo librarian in healthcare pivoting for 21st century healthcare information delivery
This book brings to light the current job responsibilities of the healthcare librarian, but at the same time reveals a dichotomy. In theory, advances in healthcare research promise better care and improved safety for patients. In practice, there are barriers that undermine change. The author calls a...
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Chandos Publishing
2015
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