July 2013
The Library recommends these sites as good places to start looking for quality, reliable factual information on medical, nursing or ID topics.
Families and Clients – Scroll to end to see sites for good quality patient information.
Institute of Learning Disabilities (BILD) Free to download fact sheets on key ID topics – advocacy, transition, bereavement, self- injurious behaviour etc. BILD's database of ID articles is an excellent starting point for research. Contact Sheila for a password
Clinical Knowledge Summaries/NICE A service provided by the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE). - Clinical Knowledge Summaries are well structured, reliable sources of evidence based information and practical 'know how' about common conditions managed in primary care. Prodigy also includes patient information leaflets on each topic.
Cochrane Reviews Cochrane reviews represent the highest level of evidence on which to base clinical treatment decisions.
Contact a Family The most comprehensive online listing of ID conditions and syndromes. CAF offers an A-Z listing with basic information on many ID conditions/syndromes and contact details of specialist support groups. Contact Sheila for a password.
CUH Pathology User Handbook Details Pathology services available at Cork University Hospital.
Medicines.ie The most comprehensive source of information on drugs and prescription products available in Ireland.
Medline Plus Online Encyclopedia Medline Plus brings together authoritative information on a wide range of conditions and health issues. Published by US government agencies and health organisations
MedScape Free registration. Medscape's continually updated peer-reviewed clinical reference with thousands of topics. You can sign up for alerts in special subject areas, including psychiatry & mental health, public health, nursing, etc..
NICE - National Institute for Clinical Excellence [UK] - NICE produce guidance Public health, Health technologies & Clinical practice.
NHS Evidence - Learning Disabilities NHS Evidence allows everyone working in health and social care to access a wide range of health information to help them deliver quality patient care. Launched in April 2009.
Trip Database - Clinical Search Engine The Trip Database is a clinical research tool designed to allow health professional to rapidly find the highest quality clinical evidence.
For families and clients
Easy Health - Health leaflets that are easy to understand; Films showing visits to health professionals
Irishhealth.com - offers users an easy to use online source of medical and healthcare information and health news.
NHS Direct - visit the Best Treatments website for the latest treatments options, get advice on common health problems from the self-help guide.
Contact a Family - Provides an A-Z Conditions listing with basic information on many ID conditions/syndromes and contact details of specialist support groups.
Patient UK - Evidence based information leaflets on a wide range of medical and health topics. 785 information leaflets on specific medicines and drugs.
