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• West of Scotland Managed Clinical Network  View Details
  The West of Scotland Managed Clinical Network for Lung Cancer is a partnership between Patients, Clinicians, Nurses and Professionals allied to Medicine who are committed to improving ... (Read More)
  URL: http://www.show.scot.nhs.uk/woscan/index.htm
  Geographical Location : Glasgow
  Authentication : No authentication required
  Subject Descriptors : lung neoplasms ; health services ; regional medical programmes

• CHD and Stroke guidelines  View Details
  This site contains SIGN guidelines on Coronary Heart Disease and Stroke. They are listed in the order of the most recent publication first and can be downloaded in the form of a quick ... (Read More)
  URL: http://www.sign.ac.uk/guidelines/published/index.html#CHD
  Geographical Location : Scotland
  Authentication : No authentication required
  Subject Descriptors : myocardial infarction ; cerebrovascular accident

• Cost effective provision of disease modifying therapies for people with Multiple Sclerosis  View Details
  NHS Scotland directive. Includes the use of Beta Interferon. Details of drug trials in Scotland and the financial implications to Trust/Boards. Details of Scottish Health Department's ... (Read More)
  URL: http://www.show.scot.nhs.uk/sehd/mels/hdl2002_06.pdf
  Geographical Location : Scotland
  Authentication : No authentication required
  Subject Descriptors : interferon beta ; multiple sclerosis

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• Health Promotion and Health Improvement  View Details
  This site is a part of the Health Education board for Scotland. It is the Health Promoting Health Service subsite. This site is about supporting health promotion and health improvement ... (Read More)
  URL: http://www.hebs.scot.nhs.uk/healthservice/index.cfm
  Geographical Location : Scotland
  Authentication : No authentication required
  Subject Descriptors : health promotion ; scotland

• Hepatitis C  View Details
  This website gives the latest evidence-based guidance on the prevention, detection, management and treatment of HCV for healthcare professionals and patients. ... (Read More)
  URL: http://www.hepcscotland.co.uk/
  Geographical Location : Scotland
  Authentication : No authentication required
  Subject Descriptors : infection control ; hepatitis c

• Lothian Heart Failure Network  View Details
  Lothian Heart Failure Steering Group was set up with the primary aim of improving the quality of care for patients with chronic heart failure in Lothian. This web site has been created ... (Read More)
  URL: http://www.show.scot.nhs.uk/lhfn/
  Geographical Location : Scotland
  Authentication : No authentication required
  Subject Descriptors : heart failure congestive ; hypertension

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• NHS Quality Improvement Scotland  View Details
  NHS Quality Improvement Scotland was formed on January 1st 2003 and consists of the following bodies; the Clinical Resource Audit Group, Clinical Standards Board for Scotland, Health ... (Read More)
  URL: http://www.nhshealthquality.org/
  Geographical Location : Scotland
  Authentication : No authentication required
  Subject Descriptors : health services administration ; quality of health care

• Respiratory Medicine guidelines  View Details
  This site contains SIGN guidelines on Respiratory Medicine. They are listed in the order of the most recent publication first and can be downloaded in the form of a quick reference ... (Read More)
  URL: http://www.sign.ac.uk/guidelines/published/index.html#Respiratory
  Geographical Location : Scotland
  Authentication : No authentication required
  Subject Descriptors : clinical medicine

• Scottish Hip Fracture audit  View Details
  Hip fracture is a common, serious injury which occurs predominantly in the elderly. The care of hip fracture patients is complex, multidisciplinary and multi-agency. Trauma services ... (Read More)
  URL: http://www.show.scot.nhs.uk/shfa/
  Geographical Location : Scotland
  Authentication : No authentication required
  Subject Descriptors : hip fractures ; data display

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• Scottish Intercollegiate Guidelines Network (SIGN)  View Details
  Formed in 1993, the Scottish Intercollegiate Guidelines Network (SIGN) aims to improve the quality of health care for patients in Scotland by reducing variation in practice and outcome, ... (Read More)
  URL: http://www.sign.ac.uk/
  Geographical Location : Scotland
  Authentication : No authentication required
  Subject Descriptors : evidence based medicine ; practice guidelines

• SIGN clinical guidelines  View Details
  This is a collection of practice guidelines provided by the Scottish Intercollegiate Guidelines Network (SIGN). The site provides access to the full-text of the guidelines in PDF format ... (Read More)
  URL: http://www.sign.ac.uk/guidelines/
  Geographical Location : Scotland
  Authentication : No authentication required
  Subject Descriptors : practice guidelines ; Scotland

• British Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons  View Details
  Main UK site for those interesed in Oral-Maxillofacila Services, with links to a wide variety of documents including continuing professional development and guidelines on such issues ... (Read More)
  URL: http://www.baoms.org.uk/
  Geographical Location : United Kingdom
  Authentication : Username and password required
  Subject Descriptors : surgery oral ; great britain

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• Department of Health: Press Releases  View Details
  This website contains the most recent press releases from the Department of Health. The articles are listed with the most recent first and there is also the opportunity to search the ... (Read More)
  URL: http://www.dh.gov.uk/PublicationsAndStatistics/PressReleases/fs/en
  Geographical Location : United Kingdom
  Authentication : No authentication required
  Subject Descriptors : health services ; publications

• Multiple Sclerosis - Beta Interferon and glatiramer acetate (No 32)  View Details
  Guidance on the use of Beta Interferon and the associated documents from National Institute of Clinical Excellence (NICE). Included are leaflets and information for patients and the ... (Read More)
  URL: http://www.nice.org.uk/page.aspx?o=27588
  Geographical Location : United Kingdom
  Authentication : No authentication required
  Subject Descriptors : interferon beta ; multiple sclerosis ; guidelines

• National Asthma Campaign  View Details
  The National Asthma Campaign is dedicated to conquering asthma by funding research to improve treatments and find a cure for the future, offering independent help and advice to everyone ... (Read More)
  URL: http://www.asthma.org.uk/
  Geographical Location : United Kingdom
  Authentication : No authentication required
  Subject Descriptors : asthma

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• NICE: published guidelines and cancer service guidance  View Details
  Developed by National Institute for Clinical Excellence (NICE) this website provides access to guideline documents issued by the Institute to the NHS in England and Wales. The titles ... (Read More)
  URL: http://www.nice.org.uk/page.aspx?c=20034
  Geographical Location : United Kingdom
  Authentication : No authentication required
  Subject Descriptors : practice guidelines ; guidelines

• The Institute of Mental Health Act Practitioners   View Details
  The Institute of Mental Health Act Practitioners was founded in 1990 as the Association of Mental Health Act Administrators. IMHAP was registered as a Charity and Limited Company in ... (Read More)
  URL: http://www.markwalton.net/
  Geographical Location : United Kingdom
  Authentication : No authentication required
  Subject Descriptors : mental health ; academies and institutes ; charities

• The Pituitary Foundation  View Details
  The Pituitary Foundation is a national UK charity which is working to provide information and support to those suffering from pituitary disorders, their relatives, friends and carers. ... (Read More)
  URL: http://www.pituitary.org.uk/
  Geographical Location : United Kingdom
  Authentication : No authentication required
  Subject Descriptors : pituitary diseases ; charities

• Anniesland College Website  View Details
  This is the website of Anniesland College offering a wide range of information about the institution. The site has information about full and part time courses, employment training ... (Read More)
  URL: http://www.anniesland.ac.uk/
  Geographical Location : Glasgow
  Authentication : No authentication required
  Subject Descriptors : education continuing ; Scotland

• Autism Resource Centre  View Details
  The Autism Resource Centre (ARC) offers a range of services to adults with autism, their families, carers and professional service providers in the Greater Glasgow area. The core services ... (Read More)
  URL: http://www.ixseed.org.uk/arc
  Geographical Location : Glasgow
  Authentication : No authentication required
  Subject Descriptors : autistic disorder

• Cardonald College  View Details
  This is the website of Cardonald College which offers information about courses, applying and jobs within the institution. ... (Read More)
  URL: http://www.cardonald.ac.uk/website/
  Geographical Location : Glasgow
  Authentication : No authentication required
  Subject Descriptors : education continuing ; Scotland

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• Central College of Commerce  View Details
  This is the website of the Central College of Commerce. The site offers information on courses, accommodation, departments and the opportunity to enrol online. ... (Read More)
  URL: http://www.centralcollege.ac.uk/
  Geographical Location : Glasgow
  Authentication : No authentication required
  Subject Descriptors : education continuing ; scotland ; commerce

• Clydebank College  View Details
  This is the website of Clydebank College. The college offers a comprehensive range of full-time, part-time and leisure courses for students, adults returning to education, and people ... (Read More)
  URL: http://www.clydebank.ac.uk/
  Geographical Location : Glasgow
  Authentication : No authentication required
  Subject Descriptors : education continuing ; scotland

• Cumbernauld College  View Details
  This is the webpage of Cumbernauld College. The college offers a range of courses, mainly in the areas of Sport,Recreation and Hospitality/Catering. This site contains information about ... (Read More)
  URL: http://www.cumbernauld.ac.uk/cc_site_files/cc_main_nav/cc_welcome/cc_welcome.html
  Geographical Location : Glasgow
  Authentication : No authentication required
  Subject Descriptors : education continuing ; scotland

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• Equalities in health  View Details
  The Equalities in Health web site focuses on an entirely preventable cause of poor health, one that is the result of discrimination due to someone’s gender, social class, ethnic group, ... (Read More)
  URL: http://www.equalitiesinhealth.org/index.html
  Geographical Location : Glasgow
  Authentication : No authentication required
  Subject Descriptors : socioeconomic factors ; gender bias ; racism ; healthcare disparities

• GGHB guideline for control and treatment of head lice  View Details
  This is a policy document issued by Greater Glasgow NHS Board in June 2000 to ensure that the control and treatment of head lice in the Greater Glasgow area is standardised and in accordance ... (Read More)
  URL: http://www.show.scot.nhs.uk/ggnhsb/PubsReps/guides/headlice/headlice.pdf
  Geographical Location : Glasgow
  Authentication : No authentication required
  Subject Descriptors : pediculus ; lice infestations ; practice guidelines

• Glasgow Child Protection Committee  View Details
  The Glasgow Child Protection Committee website provides information for anyone concerned the a child in Glasgow may be at risk of abuse or neglect. ... (Read More)
  URL: http://www.glasgowchildprotection.org.uk/
  Geographical Location : Glasgow
  Authentication : No authentication required
  Subject Descriptors : child advocacy ; social justice

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• Glasgow College of Building and Printing  View Details
  This is the website of the Glasgow College of Building and Printing. This informative site offers details about college courses, facilities for students and open days. ... (Read More)
  URL: http://www.gcbp.ac.uk/
  Geographical Location : Glasgow
  Authentication : No authentication required
  Subject Descriptors : education continuing ; scotland ; printing

• Glasgow College of Food Technology  View Details
  This is the website of the Glasgow College of Food Technology. The site offers information on courses such as food technology, business events and sports. Also included in the site ... (Read More)
  URL: http://www.gcft.ac.uk/
  Geographical Location : Glasgow
  Authentication : No authentication required
  Subject Descriptors : food technology ; education continuing ; scotland

• Glasgow College of Nautical Studies  View Details
  This is the website of Glasgow College of Nautical Studies. Information contained within this site includes a course search, a virtual learning space and college vacancies. ... (Read More)
  URL: http://www.glasgow-nautical.ac.uk/index.asp
  Geographical Location : Glasgow
  Authentication : No authentication required
  Subject Descriptors : education continuing ; scotland

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• Glasgow GP Sexual Health Website   View Details
  The aim of this website is to support primary care health professionals do what they already do and perhaps to do some things better. It has been designed as joint venture between Glasgow ... (Read More)
  URL: http://www.sxhealth.co.uk/
  Geographical Location : Glasgow
  Authentication : No authentication required
  Subject Descriptors : sexually transmitted diseases ; primary health care

• Glasgow Vegan Network  View Details
  The Glasgow Vegan Network is an informal local group of people trying to eat and live without cruelty and reliance on animal products. This site contains information about local meetings, ... (Read More)
  URL: http://gvn.rhizomatics.org.uk/
  Geographical Location : Glasgow
  Authentication : No authentication required
  Subject Descriptors : diet vegetarian ; organisations

• John Wheatley College  View Details
  This is the website of the John Wheatley College. The site contains information on courses, a college calendar and contact details. ... (Read More)
  URL: http://www.jwheatley.ac.uk/
  Geographical Location : Glasgow
  Authentication : No authentication required
  Subject Descriptors : education continuing ; scotland

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• Langside College Glasgow  View Details
  This is the webpage of Langside College Glasgow. This is an informative site and contains an A-Z of courses, a campus directory and details of workshops and evening classes. There is ... (Read More)
  URL: http://www.langside.ac.uk/
  Geographical Location : Glasgow
  Authentication : No authentication required
  Subject Descriptors : education continuing ; scotland

• NGT Nursing and Midwifery  View Details
  The North Glasgow Trust website for nursing and midwifery provides access to information in the following areas: Trust Structure, Strategies, Retention & Recruitment, Education & Training, ... (Read More)
  URL: http://www.ngt.org.uk/nursing_midwifery/
  Geographical Location : Glasgow
  Authentication : No authentication required
  Subject Descriptors : midwifery ; nursing

• North Glasgow College  View Details
  This is the website of North Glasgow College. This site contains information about college departments, commercial training and a section dedicated to events and press releases made ... (Read More)
  URL: http://www.north-gla.ac.uk/
  Geographical Location : Glasgow
  Authentication : No authentication required
  Subject Descriptors : education continuing ; scotland

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• One Plus: One Parent Families  View Details
  One Plus is a dynamic independent organisation for one parent families. One Plus was set up in 1986 and works throughout west and central Scotland. It is managed by an elected committee, ... (Read More)
  URL: http://www.oneplus.org/
  Geographical Location : Glasgow
  Authentication : No authentication required
  Subject Descriptors : single parent ; charities

• Public Health Resource Unit  View Details
  The Public Health Resource Unit (PHRU) aims to strengthen the corporate functions of NHSGGC Board to improve health, address inequalities and provide support and resources to the public ... (Read More)
  URL: http://www.nhsggc.org.uk/phru
  Geographical Location : Glasgow
  Authentication : No authentication required
  Subject Descriptors : public health ; information management ; information dissemination

• Skills for Health  View Details
  Skills for Health works with employers and other stakeholders to ensure that those working in the sector are equipped with the right skills to support the development and delivery of ... (Read More)
  URL: http://www.skillsforhealth.org.uk/
  Geographical Location : Glasgow
  Authentication : Username and password required
  Subject Descriptors : clinical competence

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• Stow College Website  View Details
  This is the website of Stow College and offers a comprehensive guide to the institution. The site is divided into easy to use sections and there is the opportunity to fill out an online ... (Read More)
  URL: http://www.stow.ac.uk/
  Geographical Location : Glasgow
  Authentication : No authentication required
  Subject Descriptors : education continuing ; scotland

• The Computing Service   View Details
  The Computing Service supports the use of IT for all members of Glasgow University. We provide the University community with powerful and consistent desktop computing, server infrastructure ... (Read More)
  URL: http://www.gla.ac.uk/services/computing/
  Geographical Location : Glasgow
  Authentication : No authentication required
  Subject Descriptors : universities ; computing methodologies ; software

• The Glasgow Club  View Details
  Website of Glasogw City Council's health and fitness club with seventeen centres across the city. The site provides details of locations, membership options and timetables. ... (Read More)
  URL: http://www.glasgowclub.org/
  Geographical Location : Glasgow
  Authentication : No authentication required
  Subject Descriptors : physical fitness

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• University of Glasgow Dental School  View Details
  The Dental School, as part of the Faculty of Medicine, is the largest Dental School in the UK outside London and provides most of the dental graduates in Scotland. This site contains ... (Read More)
  URL: http://www.gla.ac.uk/schools/dental/index.html
  Geographical Location : Glasgow
  Authentication : No authentication required
  Subject Descriptors : universities ; schools dental

• Action on Smoking and Health  View Details
  ASH Scotland is the leading voluntary organisation campaigning for effective tobacco control legislation ASH Scotland has played a key role in raising awareness about tobacco use and ... (Read More)
  URL: http://www.ashscotland.org.uk/
  Geographical Location : Scotland
  Authentication : No authentication required
  Subject Descriptors : smoking ; voluntary health agencies

• Age Concern Scotland  View Details
  Age Concern Scotland is an independent, recognised charity working throughout Scotland to help make the lives of older people more secure, comfortable, dignified and enjoyable. This ... (Read More)
  URL: http://www.ageconcernscotland.org.uk/home.asp
  Geographical Location : Scotland
  Authentication : No authentication required
  Subject Descriptors : elderly ; charities

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• Alcohol Focus Scotland  View Details
  This is the website of Alcohol Focus Scotland, Scotland’s national alcohol charity. The aim of the charity is to promote a responsible attitude to drinking in Scotland and to reduce ... (Read More)
  URL: http://www.alcohol-focus-scotland.org.uk/
  Geographical Location : Scotland
  Authentication : Username and password required
  Subject Descriptors : alcohol drinking ; scotland ; charities

• Ayr College  View Details
  Ayr College is a community college built to serve the Ayrshire community by providing a broad range of vocational education and training. Courses are developed in partnership with local ... (Read More)
  URL: http://www.ayrcoll.ac.uk/
  Geographical Location : Scotland
  Authentication : No authentication required
  Subject Descriptors : education continuing ; scotland

• Baby Led Feeding  View Details
  This website is concerned with breast feeding techniques. The site is divided into sections with topics including positioning and attachment of baby at the breast, reasons for promoting ... (Read More)
  URL: http://www.show.scot.nhs.uk/breastfeed/BabyLed/index.html
  Geographical Location : Scotland
  Authentication : No authentication required
  Subject Descriptors : health promotion ; breast feeding ; parents

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• Barony College   View Details
  This is the website of Barony College, specialists in Land Based and Animal Care education and training. This site contains information about the courses, facilities and offers the ... (Read More)
  URL: http://www.barony.ac.uk/
  Geographical Location : Scotland
  Authentication : No authentication required
  Subject Descriptors : education continuing ; scotland

• Borders College  View Details
  This is the website of Borders College. This informative site covers courses, resources, student guides and the opportunity to apply for a prospectus online. ... (Read More)
  URL: http://www.borderscollege.ac.uk/
  Geographical Location : Scotland
  Authentication : No authentication required
  Subject Descriptors : education continuing ; scotland

• Chest Heart and Stroke Scotland   View Details
  Chest, Heart and Stroke Scotland aims to improve the quality of life for people in Scotland affected by chest, heart and stroke illness through medical research, advice and information, ... (Read More)
  URL: http://www.chss.org.uk/
  Geographical Location : Scotland
  Authentication : No authentication required
  Subject Descriptors : thorax ; charities ; heart ; cerebrovascular accident

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• Coatbridge College   View Details
  Coatbridge College serves the needs of the community who live in North Lanarkshire and more specifically Coatbridge and Airdrie. With more than 100 years of history, Coatbridge is the ... (Read More)
  URL: http://www.coatbridge.ac.uk/Coatbridge/upload/tplt_index_.asp?page=2100002143
  Geographical Location : Scotland
  Authentication : No authentication required
  Subject Descriptors : education continuing ; scotland

• Community Care Providers Scotland  View Details
  The CCPS was established to provide a focus for the common concerns and interests of voluntary organisations providing care services in Scotland, and to provide them with information ... (Read More)
  URL: http://www.ccpscotland.org/
  Geographical Location : Scotland
  Authentication : No authentication required
  Subject Descriptors : community networks ; scotland ; voluntary health agencies

• Crew 2000  View Details
  Crew 2000 is a coalition of young people, clubgoers and others who've come together to produce real & relevant info about how to reduce the risks involved in using drugs. This site ... (Read More)
  URL: http://www.crew2000.co.uk/
  Geographical Location : Scotland
  Authentication : No authentication required
  Subject Descriptors : substance related disorders ; sexually transmitted diseases

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• CSM Scotland   View Details
  CSM Scotland is a joint venture between the Medicines Healthcare and Regulatory Agency (MHRA) and the Scottish Executive aimed to improve drug safety in Scotland. This site includes ... (Read More)
  URL: http://www.show.scot.nhs.uk/CSMScotland/
  Geographical Location : Scotland
  Authentication : No authentication required
  Subject Descriptors : drug evaluation ; drug administration routes

• Dumfries and Galloway College  View Details
  This is the website of Dumfries and Galloway College. Information includes courses, finance and support, job vacancies and a guide to the campus. ... (Read More)
  URL: http://www.dumgal.ac.uk/
  Geographical Location : Scotland
  Authentication : No authentication required
  Subject Descriptors : education continuing ; scotland

• Eating for Health: a Diet Action Plan for Scotland  View Details
  This site contains an action diet plan for Scotland produced by the Scottish Office. Topics covered in this 1996 report include primary producers, the retail sector and caterers. ... (Read More)
  URL: http://www.scotland.gov.uk/library/documents/diet-00.htm
  Geographical Location : Scotland
  Authentication : No authentication required
  Subject Descriptors : diet ; scotland ; nutritional requirements

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• Ethnic Monitoring Toolkit   View Details
  NHS Health Scotland & ISD Scotland The Ethnic Monitoring Toolkit includes guidelines and training resources to support the planning and implementation of patient ethnicity data collection ... (Read More)
  URL: http://www.isdscotland.org/isd/files/ETHNIC%20MONITORING%20TOOL.pdf
  Geographical Location : Scotland
  Authentication : No authentication required
  Subject Descriptors : ethnic groups ; data collection

• Fair for all - Disability  View Details
  Fair For All - Disability is a strategic partnership initiative developed by the Scottish Executive Health Department, and the Disability Rights Commission. The team consists of health ... (Read More)
  URL: http://www.drc.org.uk/fair4all/
  Geographical Location : Scotland
  Authentication : No authentication required
  Subject Descriptors : disabled persons

• Good Practice in Action  View Details
  The purpose of this web site is to share current and new and innovative examples of good practice across the National Health Service in Scotland and beyond. The web site will be constantly ... (Read More)
  URL: http://www.show.scot.nhs.uk/sehd/goodpracticeinaction/
  Geographical Location : Scotland
  Authentication : No authentication required
  Subject Descriptors : patient care ; delivery of health care

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• Hands Clean: Shedding Light on E.coli 0157  View Details
  Information on countryside safety and the potential risks of E.coli O157 when in contact with grazing animals or land where these animals have been kept.The site provides information ... (Read More)
  URL: http://www.handsclean.info/
  Geographical Location : Scotland
  Authentication : No authentication required
  Subject Descriptors : escherichia coli 0157

• Health Education Board for Scotland - Drugs Warehouse  View Details
  This page is a part of the Health Education Board for Scotland website and deals with the health and legal implications of drug use. The information contained includes drug categories, ... (Read More)
  URL: http://www.hebs.scot.nhs.uk/services/drugs/warehous/warhse1.htm
  Geographical Location : Scotland
  Authentication : No authentication required
  Subject Descriptors : substance related disorders ; drug and narcotic control

• HEBS Research Centre  View Details
  This site comes from the Research & Evaluation (R&E) Division at the Health Education Board for Scotland. Research & Evaluation is one of five divisions at NHS Health Scotland. They ... (Read More)
  URL: http://www.hebs.scot.nhs.uk/research/
  Geographical Location : Scotland
  Authentication : No authentication required
  Subject Descriptors : health services research ; health promotion

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• James Watt College  View Details
  This is the website of the James Watt College. The site offers information about the courses, faculties and facilities on offer. There is advice on funding and accommodation for prospective ... (Read More)
  URL: http://www.jameswatt.ac.uk/
  Geographical Location : Scotland
  Authentication : No authentication required
  Subject Descriptors : education continuing ; scotland

• Kilmarnock College  View Details
  This is the website of Kilmarnock College. This site gives a comprehensive guide to the faculties including Art and Social Science, Consumer and Leisure Services and IT and Business. ... (Read More)
  URL: http://www.kilmarnock.ac.uk/
  Geographical Location : Scotland
  Authentication : No authentication required
  Subject Descriptors : education continuing ; scotland

• Learning and Teaching Scotland  View Details
  LT Scotland is an executive non-departmental public body sponsored by the Scottish Executive Education Department to help review, assess and support developments in learning and education, ... (Read More)
  URL: http://www.ltscotland.org.uk
  Geographical Location : Scotland
  Authentication : No authentication required
  Subject Descriptors : learning ; teaching

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• Making choices Keeping safe  View Details
  Policy and Practice Guidelines on relationships and sexual wellbeing when working with people with learning disabilities. ... (Read More)
  URL: http://www.mcks.scot.nhs.uk/
  Geographical Location : Scotland
  Authentication : No authentication required
  Subject Descriptors : learning disorders ; sexuality

• National Board for Nursing, Midwifery and Health Visiting for Scotland  View Details
  This is the website of the National Board for Nursing, Midwifery and Health Visiting for Scotland. This informative site provides advice for those wishing to enter the profession and ... (Read More)
  URL: http://www.nes.scot.nhs.uk/nursing/
  Geographical Location : Scotland
  Authentication : No authentication required
  Subject Descriptors : midwifery ; education nursing

• NHSScotland Confidentiality and Data Protection   View Details
  This site contains information on the ways in which NHSScotland protects the personal data that it needs to use to deliver health care. You'll find information on basic principles, ... (Read More)
  URL: http://www.show.scot.nhs.uk/confidentiality/
  Geographical Location : Scotland
  Authentication : No authentication required
  Subject Descriptors : patient rights ; confidentiality

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• NHSScotland Identity  View Details
  The guidelines on this site provide an essential design toolkit to establish this new identity. They include detailed information on advertising,forms,literature,livery,signage and ... (Read More)
  URL: http://www.show.scot.nhs.uk/nhsscotlandci/
  Geographical Location : Scotland
  Authentication : No authentication required
  Subject Descriptors : computer aided design

• Patient Group Directions  View Details
  This website has been developed to facilitate the development of Patient Group Directions (PGDs) by healthcare professionals. ... (Read More)
  URL: http://www.nes.scot.nhs.uk/pgds/index.htm
  Geographical Location : Scotland
  Authentication : Username and password required
  Subject Descriptors : drug administration routes

• Performance Assessment Framework  View Details
  This package of information has been provided as part of the support to NHS Boards in preparation for their 2003 Accountability Reviews, and in addition to be a source of information ... (Read More)
  URL: http://www.paf.scot.nhs.uk/paf/
  Geographical Location : Scotland
  Authentication : No authentication required
  Subject Descriptors : quality of health care ; scotland ; statistics

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• RARARI Bid79   View Details
  A project on developing guidelines for the holding and transfer of disturbed mental patients in remote and rural areas - funded by the Remote and Rural Areas Resource Initiative. ... (Read More)
  URL: http://bid79.rarari.org.uk/community/
  Geographical Location : Scotland
  Authentication : Username and password required
  Subject Descriptors : rural health services ; community mental health services

• Reid Kerr College  View Details
  The Reid Kerr College website offers a comprehensive guide to both study and the general lifestyle surrounding the institution. Sections of the site cover areas such as academic departments, ... (Read More)
  URL: http://www.reidkerr.ac.uk/web/
  Geographical Location : Scotland
  Authentication : No authentication required
  Subject Descriptors : education continuing ; scotland

• Research Centre  View Details
  This website has been created by Research & Evaluation Division at NHS Health Scotland. It provides evidence for public health and health promotion researchers, policy makers and practitioners, ... (Read More)
  URL: http://www.hebs.com/research/
  Geographical Location : Scotland
  Authentication : Username and password required
  Subject Descriptors : research

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• Royal College of Anaesthetists Professional Standards Information  View Details
  This is the website of the Royal College of Anaesthetists Professional Standards Information which provides access to standards and clinical guidelines in the area of anaesthesia. ... (Read More)
  URL: http://www.rcoa.ac.uk/standards/index.asp
  Geographical Location : Scotland
  Authentication : No authentication required
  Subject Descriptors : anesthesia ; anesthesiology

• Safe and Healthy Working  View Details
  Safe and Healthy Working is a new occupational health and safety service for all employees and employers in Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Scotland. It provides a free and confidential ... (Read More)
  URL: http://www.hebs.com/safeandhealthyworking/
  Geographical Location : Scotland
  Authentication : No authentication required
  Subject Descriptors : occupational health ; safety ; workplace

• Scotland’s Culture  View Details
  The Scottish Cultural portal or Scotland's Culture is a pilot project scheduled to run for 18-24 months. The project is funded by the Scottish Executive. The objectives for the project ... (Read More)
  URL: http://www.scotlandsculture.org/
  Geographical Location : Scotland
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• Scottish Childminding Association  View Details
  The Scottish Childminding Association is the only dedicated support organisation in Scotland for registered childminding. The Association is committed to the development needs of registered ... (Read More)
  URL: http://www.childminding.org/
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  Subject Descriptors : child care ; scotland

• Scottish Executive's Older People's web site  View Details
  The Executive is working to enable older Scots to live healthy, active and independent lives. It works with the UK government to tackle pensioner poverty and providing security and ... (Read More)
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  Subject Descriptors : aged ; government ; social justice

• Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service: Emergency Appeal  View Details
  This is the website of the Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service. This site contains information about the medical importance of donating blood and provides advice on how a donor ... (Read More)
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• Scottish Women's Aid  View Details
  This is the website of Scottish Women's Aid. Women's Aid aims to prevent domestic abuse so that women and their children will no longer live in fear. Women's Aid provides refuge, public ... (Read More)
  URL: http://www.scottishwomensaid.co.uk/
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  Subject Descriptors : domestic violence ; scotland ; battered women

• South Lanarkshire College  View Details
  This is the website of South Lanarkshire College. Included in the site is an online application form, a course index, advice on full or part time study and flexible learning. ... (Read More)
  URL: http://www.south-lanarkshire-college.ac.uk/
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  Subject Descriptors : education continuing ; scotland

• Stirling University Library Catalogue  View Details
  This website contains information on the Stirling University Library Catalogue. Features of this page include search tips covering title, subject and advanced. The site also highlights ... (Read More)
  URL: http://www.library.stir.ac.uk/libcat/index.html
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• The Online Ophthalmic Handbook  View Details
  The Ophthalmic Handbook has been produced to help make fast, accurate and timely payment for treatment carried out by Optometrists/Ophthalmic Opticians, Ophthalmic Medical Practitioners ... (Read More)
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  Subject Descriptors : ophthalmology ; guidelines ; internet

• The Scottish Executive Enterprise and Lifelong Learning Department  View Details
  ELLD promotes lifelong learning through policy development and funding for further and adult education, and higher education in Scotland. ELLD promotes and supports education and training ... (Read More)
  URL: http://www.scotland.gov.uk/who/elld/
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  Subject Descriptors : vocational guidance ; education continuing ; government programs

• The UK Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease Surveillance Unit  View Details
  The incidence of Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (CJD) is monitored in the UK by the CJD surveillance unit based at the Western General Hospital in Edinburgh, Scotland. The unit brings together ... (Read More)
  URL: http://www.cjd.ed.ac.uk/
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  Subject Descriptors : creutzfeldt jakob syndrome ; research

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• The University of St Andrews  View Details
  St Andrews is Scotland's first University and the third oldest in the UK. This site contains information covering working, studying and research at the university with a comprehensive ... (Read More)
  URL: http://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/
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  Subject Descriptors : universities ; scotland

• Tobacco Information Scotland   View Details
  Tobacco Information Scotland (TIS) is a new initiative from ASH Scotland's Information Service, and is funded by the British Heart Foundation. TIS was developed by ASH Scotland in collaboration ... (Read More)
  URL: http://www.tobaccoinscotland.org.uk/
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  Subject Descriptors : smoking ; voluntary health agencies

• West of Scotland Cancer Awareness Project  View Details
  This is the website of the West of Scotland Cancer Awareness Project. The aim of the project is to encourage the ‘at risk’ population, living in the West of Scotland to present earlier ... (Read More)
  URL: http://www.woscap.co.uk/
  Geographical Location : Scotland
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  Subject Descriptors : mouth neoplasms ; colorectal neoplasms ; scotland

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• Work Positive  View Details
  This is the website of Work Positive which has been developed by NHS Health Scotland. Work Positive is a step by step process that will assist both employers and employees in taking ... (Read More)
  URL: http://www.hebs.com/workpositive/
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• Working Backs Scotland  View Details
  This is the website of the Working Backs Scotland, a project to encourage all professionals and therapists to deliver a consistent message to those who suffer from back pain and to ... (Read More)
  URL: http://www.workingbacksscotland.com/index.htm
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  Subject Descriptors : back pain ; low back pain

• AbilityNet  View Details
  Designed to help people with disabilities access ICT. Gives information about software and hardware as well as courses and educational opportunities. Excellent links. Aimed at people ... (Read More)
  URL: http://www.abilitynet.org.uk/content/home.htm
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• Advice on travel-related DVT  View Details
  This site contains the Department of Health advice on travel related DVT. ... (Read More)
  URL: http://www.dh.gov.uk/PolicyAndGuidance/HealthAndSocialCareTopics/BloodSafety/DVT/DVTArticle/fs/en?CONTENT_ID=4071438&chk=2OT7NG
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  Subject Descriptors : venous thrombosis ; travel

• Alcohol Concern  View Details
  Alcohol Concern acts as the national umbrella body for 500 local agencies tackling alcohol-related harm and offering help to the families and friends of those with alcohol-related problems. ... (Read More)
  URL: http://www.alcoholconcern.org.uk/
  Geographical Location : United Kingdom
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  Subject Descriptors : alcoholism ; great britain ; charities

• Alcoholics Anonymous  View Details
  Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover ... (Read More)
  URL: http://www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk/
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• Anxiety UK  View Details
  Anxiety UK, formerly the National Phobics Society, aims to promote the relief and rehabilitation of persons suffering with anxiety disorders through information and provision of self-help ... (Read More)
  URL: http://www.anxietyuk.org.uk/
  Geographical Location : United Kingdom
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  Subject Descriptors : phobic disorders ; charities ; anxiety disorders

• Association of Breastfeeding Mothers  View Details
  This is the website of the Association of Breastfeeding Mothers. This is a voluntary group who were formed by mothers and are committed to giving friendly support and supplying the ... (Read More)
  URL: http://www.abm.me.uk/
  Geographical Location : United Kingdom
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  Subject Descriptors : breast feeding ; voluntary health agencies

• Battle Against Tranquillisers  View Details
  The aim of Battle Against Tranquillisers is to lessen the harm caused by benzodiazepine tranquillisers and sleeping pills, and drugs with similar effects. This site contains information ... (Read More)
  URL: http://www.bataid.org/
  Geographical Location : United Kingdom
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  Subject Descriptors : benzodiazepines ; charities ; substance related disorders

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• Best Evidence Topics  View Details
  Best BETs (Best Evidence Topics) were developed in the Emergency Department of Manchester Royal Infirmary to provide rapid evidence-based answers to real-life clinical questions, using ... (Read More)
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  Subject Descriptors : evidence based medicine ; emergency medicine

• BIOME Special Advisory Group on Evaluation  View Details
  The BIOME Special Advisory Group on Evaluation is responsible for defining the process of evaluating resources for BIOME and has produced the guidelines that explain and delineate this ... (Read More)
  URL: http://biome.ac.uk/sage/
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  Subject Descriptors : information management ; medical informatics

• BMA-Public/Patients  View Details
  The BMA has a small public information service, staffed by information officers, which advises the public on BMA policy and other related health issues. The public/patients section ... (Read More)
  URL: http://web.bma.org.uk/ap.nsf/Content/__hubpatientfocus
  Geographical Location : United Kingdom
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  Subject Descriptors : patient rights ; internet

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• Breast Care Campaign  View Details
  The Breast Care Campaign has been established for almost nine years and remains the only organisation dedicated to raising awareness of benign breast disorders. An important focus for ... (Read More)
  URL: http://www.breastcare.co.uk/index4.htm
  Geographical Location : United Kingdom
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  Subject Descriptors : breast neoplasms ; health promotion

• British Association for the Study of Headache  View Details
  The British Association for the Study of Headache (BASH) is the United Kingdom national society member of the International Headache Society (IHS) and the European Headache Federation ... (Read More)
  URL: http://www.bash.org.uk/
  Geographical Location : United Kingdom
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  Subject Descriptors : headache ; charities

• British Association of Day Surgery: Guidelines about the Discharge Process and the Assessment of Fitness for Discharge  View Details
  This site contains a pdf file providing guidelines about the discharge of patients and the assessment of their fitness beforehand. These guidelines were produced by the British Association ... (Read More)
  URL: http://www.bads.co.uk/pdf%20files/bads%20discharge%20criteria.pdf
  Geographical Location : United Kingdom
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  Subject Descriptors : patient discharge ; ambulatory surgical procedures

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• British Deaf Association  View Details
  This site contains the latest information about the British Deaf Association, British Sign Language and the Deaf community. The BDA is the UK’s largest national organisation run by ... (Read More)
  URL: http://www.britishdeafassociation.org.uk/
  Geographical Location : United Kingdom
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  Subject Descriptors : hearing impaired persons ; sign language

• British Dental Association  View Details
  The British Dental Association is the professional association and trade union for dentists in the UK. The BDA develops policies to represent dentists working in every sphere, from ... (Read More)
  URL: http://www.bda-dentistry.org.uk/
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  Subject Descriptors : dentistry ; societies ; great britain

• British Dental Health Foundation   View Details
  The British Dental Health Foundation is the leading UK-based independent oral health charity. It aims to help people improve their oral health. This site is divided into three parts ... (Read More)
  URL: http://www.dentalhealth.org.uk/
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  Subject Descriptors : dental health services ; voluntary health agencies ; oral health

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• British Fertility Society  View Details
  The British Fertility Society is a national multidisciplinary organisation representing professionals practising in the field of reproductive medicine. The role of the society is to ... (Read More)
  URL: http://www.britishfertilitysociety.org.uk/
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  Subject Descriptors : fertility ; great britain

• British Fluoridation Society   View Details
  The British Fluoridation Society aims to promote improvement of dental health by securing the optimum fluoride content of water supplies. It further aims to promote and co-ordinate ... (Read More)
  URL: http://www.liv.ac.uk/bfs/index.html
  Geographical Location : United Kingdom
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  Subject Descriptors : Fluoridation ; great britain ; societies

• British Institute of Radiology  View Details
  The British Institute of Radiology is a multidisciplinary learned society and registered charity whose aim is to forge links between medicine, science and industry to improve the detection ... (Read More)
  URL: http://www.bir.org.uk/content/html/index.htm
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  Subject Descriptors : radiology ; academies and institutes ; great britain

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• British Menopause Scoiety  View Details
  The British Menopause Society is a registered charity dedicated to increasing awareness of post-menopausal healthcare issues and promoting optimal management through conferences, roadshow ... (Read More)
  URL: http://www.the-bms.org/
  Geographical Location : United Kingdom
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  Subject Descriptors : menopause ; postmenopause

• British Pregnancy Advisory Service  View Details
  This is the website of the British Pregnancy Advisory Service. The site contains advice on how to cope with an unplanned pregnancy and offers support through a helpline. The main issues ... (Read More)
  URL: http://www.bpas.org/
  Geographical Location : United Kingdom
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  Subject Descriptors : pregnancy ; abortion induced ; adoption

• British Society for Rheumatology  View Details
  The British Society for Rheumatology (BSR) is a medical society committed to advancing knowledge and practice in the field of rheumatology. This site contains an electronic library, ... (Read More)
  URL: https://www.msecportal.org/go/msecportal/guest/homepage_guest.jsp?society=bsr
  Geographical Location : United Kingdom
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  Subject Descriptors : rheumatology ; societies medical

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• British Society of Gastroenterology clinical practice guidelines  View Details
  This site allows you to view summaries and download the full-text of all clinical practice guidelines produced by the British Society of Gastroenterology. ... (Read More)
  URL: http://www.bsg.org.uk/clinical_prac/guidelines.htm
  Geographical Location : United Kingdom
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  Subject Descriptors : gastrointestinal diseases ; practice guidelines ; guidelines ; gastroenterology

• British Thoracic Society guidelines  View Details
  The British Thoracic Society - guidelines page is part of the main site of the Society. The page provides a list of guidelines from the Society's journal, Thorax, with links to full-text ... (Read More)
  URL: http://www.brit-thoracic.org.uk/public_content.asp?pageid=7
  Geographical Location : United Kingdom
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  Subject Descriptors : United Kingdom ; thoracic diseases ; guidelines

• British Thyroid Assocation  View Details
  This is the official site of the British Thyroid Assocation, a non-profit making Learned Society of professional clinical specialist doctors and scientists in the United Kingdom who ... (Read More)
  URL: http://www.british-thyroid-association.org/
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  Subject Descriptors : thyroid gland ; societies

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• Caldicott and Confidentiality   View Details
  This webpage deals with patient confidentiality and invites queries relating to Caldicott, Confidentiality, Security and Data Protection within the NHS. Other sections of the site include ... (Read More)
  URL: http://nww.nhsia.nhs.uk/caldicott/pages/
  Geographical Location : United Kingdom
  Authentication : Username and password required
  Subject Descriptors : confidentiality ; computer security

• CancerBACUP - UK treatment guidelines  View Details
  The CancerBACUP - UK treatment guidelines page is part of the main CancerBACUP site. CancerBACUP is a charity providing a cancer information service. The page provides links to guidelines ... (Read More)
  URL: http://www.cancerbacup.org.uk/Healthprofessionals/Treatmentguidelines
  Geographical Location : United Kingdom
  Authentication : No authentication required
  Subject Descriptors : medical oncology ; guidelines ; United Kingdom

• Care Choices  View Details
  Since its inception Care Choices has become on eof the UK's leading providers of information of care provision. This site contains a regional guide to care homes throughout the United ... (Read More)
  URL: http://www.carechoices.co.uk/html/index.html
  Geographical Location : United Kingdom
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  Subject Descriptors : health services for the aged ; geriatric nursing ; disabled persons

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• CASH (Consensus Action on Salt and Health)  View Details
  CASH (Consensus Action on Salt and Health) is a group of specialists concerned with salt and its effects on health. It is successfully working to reach a consensus with the food industry ... (Read More)
  URL: http://www.hyp.ac.uk/cash/
  Geographical Location : United Kingdom
  Authentication : No authentication required
  Subject Descriptors : sodium chloride dietary ; specialism

• Child Accident Prevention Trust  View Details
  Accidents are the greatest single cause of death among UK children and accidental injury is a leading cause of disability and ill health. Child Accident Prevention Trust (capt) aims ... (Read More)
  URL: http://www.capt.org.uk/
  Geographical Location : United Kingdom
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  Subject Descriptors : charities ; child ; accident prevention

• Child Brain Injury Trust (CBIT)   View Details
  The Child Brain Injury Trust (CBIT) aims to improve the quality of life for all children and young people who have an acquired brain injury (ABI) and to enable them to achieve their ... (Read More)
  URL: http://www.cbituk.org/mainpages/Welcome.htm
  Geographical Location : United Kingdom
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  Subject Descriptors : child ; brain injuries ; charities

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• Christmas Health Tips  View Details
  This site is intended to provide advice which will enhance the enjoyment of the festive season and eliminate the stress and over indulgence often associated it. There are tips on eating ... (Read More)
  URL: http://www.bupa.co.uk/health_information/asp/healthy_living/seasonal/xmas_tips/index.asp
  Geographical Location : United Kingdom
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  Subject Descriptors : health promotion ; christianity

• Code of Practice for the Surgical Management of Jehovah's Witnesses   View Details
  The Royal College of Surgeons of England has produced a downloadable, pdf file (19 pages) of these recent (2002) guidelines. The code of practice includes ethical considerations, legal ... (Read More)
  URL: http://www.rcseng.ac.uk/services/publications/publications/index_html?pub_id=14
  Geographical Location : United Kingdom
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  Subject Descriptors : codes of ethics ; perioperative care ; jurisprudence

• Community Practitioners and Health Visitors Association  View Details
  The Community Practitioners’ and Health Visitors’ Association is the UK professional body that represents registered nurses and health visitors who work in a primary or community health ... (Read More)
  URL: http://www.msfcphva.org/
  Geographical Location : United Kingdom
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  Subject Descriptors : community health nursing ; labour unions ; primary nursing care

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• Deliberate Release Guidance  View Details
  This guidance has been developed and issued by the Department following the tragic events of 11 September 2001. Although the Government does not believe that the overall level of threat ... (Read More)
  URL: http://www.dh.gov.uk/PolicyAndGuidance/EmergencyPlanning/DeliberateRelease/fs/en
  Geographical Location : United Kingdom
  Authentication : No authentication required
  Subject Descriptors : plague ; smallpox ; bioterrorism ; anthrax

• Department of Health: Policy A to Z  View Details
  This section of the Department of Health website is a policy directory with users able to browse through an alphabetic list. Each item has an abstract which saves time and allows the ... (Read More)
  URL: http://www.dh.gov.uk/PolicyAndGuidance/PolicyAZ/fs/en?CONTENT_ID=4055529&chk=3e0v1s
  Geographical Location : United Kingdom
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  Subject Descriptors : health policy ; health services

• Department of Work and Pensions:Disabled people and carers  View Details
  The Department is responsible for a range of benefits and services for people who are sick or have a disability. This site contains information about services available to the long-term ... (Read More)
  URL: http://www.dwp.gov.uk/lifeevent/discare/
  Geographical Location : United Kingdom
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  Subject Descriptors : disabled persons ; social security

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• Doctor Online  View Details
  Following a consultation, a typical patient will forget half of what a doctor told them within five minutes and remember only four points made. Doctor Online addresses this problem ... (Read More)
  URL: http://www.doctoronline.nhs.uk/masterwebsite/
  Geographical Location : United Kingdom
  Authentication : No authentication required
  Subject Descriptors : internet ; physicians

• Drink and Drugs.Net  View Details
  drinkanddrugs.net is the web portal for substance misuse specialists and those in the wider health, social care and criminal justice fields who deal with drug and alcohol issues in ... (Read More)
  URL: http://www.drinkanddrugs.net/
  Geographical Location : United Kingdom
  Authentication : No authentication required
  Subject Descriptors : substance-related disorders

• Education Otherwise  View Details
  Education Otherwise is a UK-based membership organisation which provides support and information for families whose children are being educated outside school, and for those who wish ... (Read More)
  URL: http://www.education-otherwise.org/
  Geographical Location : United Kingdom
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  Subject Descriptors : education ; child ; charities

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• Evidence4u  View Details
  Designed to help you practice evidence-based healthcare, by showing you how to find evidence, appraise it, and apply it to your everyday practice. On-screen tutorials in developing ... (Read More)
  URL: http://www.evidence4u.org.uk/
  Geographical Location : United Kingdom
  Authentication : Username and password required
  Subject Descriptors : evidence based medicine ; delivery of health care

• Evidence-based on-call  View Details
  Evidence-Based On-Call (EBOC) aims to allow hospital doctors to integrate the best available evidence with their own personal skills and expertise to improve the care of their patients. ... (Read More)
  URL: http://www.eboncall.co.uk/
  Geographical Location : United Kingdom
  Authentication : No authentication required
  Subject Descriptors : evidence based medicine ; review literature ; medicine

• General Chiropractic Council  View Details
  The General Chiropractic Council (GCC) is a UK-wide statutory body with regulatory powers, established by the Chiropractors Act 1994. This site is divided into two sections with one ... (Read More)
  URL: http://www.gcc-uk.org/
  Geographical Location : United Kingdom
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  Subject Descriptors : chiropractic

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• Government Information and Services Online  View Details
  Uk online aims to give everyone access to the internet by 2005, with all government departments fully online. The UKonline website is run by the Office of the e-Envoy, part of the cabinet ... (Read More)
  URL: http://www.ukonline.gov.uk/Home/Homepage/fs/en
  Geographical Location : United Kingdom
  Authentication : No authentication required
  Subject Descriptors : internet ; government ; united kingdom

• Guidance for Nurses on Clinical Governance  View Details
  This paper produced by the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) provides guidance for nurses on clinical governance. It is based on discussions with a wide range of nurses from throughout ... (Read More)
  URL: http://www.data.rcn.org.uk/services/promote/quality/guidance_for_nurses.pdf
  Geographical Location : United Kingdom
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  Subject Descriptors : nurses ; guidelines

• Guidelines  View Details
  Guidelines is the three-times yearly handbook summarising clinical guidelines for primary and shared care. Our aim is to provide those involved in developing and implementing practice ... (Read More)
  URL: http://www.eguidelines.co.uk/
  Geographical Location : United Kingdom
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  Subject Descriptors : practice guidelines ; primary health care

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• Guidelines Finder  View Details
  The Guidelines Finder is a joint collaboration between the National Electronic Library for Health (NeLH) and Sheffield Evidence for Effectiveness and Knowledge (SEEK). The database ... (Read More)
  URL: http://www.nelh.nhs.uk/guidelinesfinder/
  Geographical Location : United Kingdom
  Authentication : No authentication required
  Subject Descriptors : databases ; practice guidelines

• Handbook for Non-Principals in General Practice  View Details
  This is a free electronic handbook provided by the National Association of Non-Principals. This is the result of General Practitioners wishing to gain properly attained representation ... (Read More)
  URL: http://www.nasgp.org.uk/handbook/index.htm
  Geographical Location : United Kingdom
  Authentication : No authentication required
  Subject Descriptors : physicians family ; physicians family

• Health Evidence Bulletins Wales  View Details
  Health Evidence Bulletins Wales is a collaborative project involving Health Authorities, providers of primary and secondary health care, and library and information units. The aim ... (Read More)
  URL: http://nww.wales.nhs.uk/hebw/
  Geographical Location : United Kingdom
  Authentication : No authentication required
  Subject Descriptors : evidence based medicine ; health

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• HEART UK  View Details
  The Hyperlipidaemia Education And Research Trust provides information for patients and families with inherited high cholesterol and scientific research and good clinical practice ... (Read More)
  URL: http://www.heartuk.org.uk
  Geographical Location : United Kingdom
  Authentication : No authentication required
  Subject Descriptors : heart ; charities ; research

• Hi Quality  View Details
  Hi Quality was developed by the Centre for Health Information Quality (CHIQ) with funding from the Department of Health and aims to raise awareness about quality issues in relation ... (Read More)
  URL: http://www.hfht.org/hiquality/default.htm
  Geographical Location : United Kingdom
  Authentication : No authentication required
  Subject Descriptors : information management ; guidelines

• How do I save and re-run search strategies on the CD-ROM interface?   View Details
  This page is a part of the Cochrane Library training materials. It is a 'frequently asked questions' document in the form of a pdf file and deals with the question 'How do I save and ... (Read More)
  URL: http://www.york.ac.uk/inst/crd/clugfaqs.htm#ques18
  Geographical Location : United Kingdom
  Authentication : No authentication required
  Subject Descriptors : cd-rom

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• How do I save and re-run search strategies on the Internet interface via the National Electronic Library for Health (NeLH)?  View Details
  This page is a part of the Cochrane Library training materials. It is a 'frequently asked questions' document in the form of a pdf file and deals with the question 'How do I save and ... (Read More)
  URL: http://www.york.ac.uk/inst/crd/clugfaqs.htm#ques16
  Geographical Location : United Kingdom
  Authentication : No authentication required
  Subject Descriptors : internet ; libraries medical

• How do I save the results of searches on the CD-ROM interface?   View Details
  This page is a part of the Cochrane Library training materials. It is a 'frequently asked questions' document in the form of a pdf file and deals with the question 'How do I save the ... (Read More)
  URL: http://www.york.ac.uk/inst/crd/clugfaqs.htm#ques17
  Geographical Location : United Kingdom
  Authentication : No authentication required
  Subject Descriptors : cd-rom

• How do I save the results of searches on the Internet interface?   View Details
  This page is a part of the Cochrane Library training materials. It is a 'frequently asked questions' document in the form of a pdf file and deals with the question 'How do I save the ... (Read More)
  URL: http://www.york.ac.uk/inst/crd/clugfaqs.htm#ques19
  Geographical Location : United Kingdom
  Authentication : No authentication required
  Subject Descriptors : internet

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• How to read a paper  View Details
  This website offers a series of articles designed to educate professionals in reading and understanding academic work through analysis techniques. Each article contains a series of ... (Read More)
  URL: http://bmj.bmjjournals.com/collections/read.shtml
  Geographical Location : United Kingdom
  Authentication : No authentication required
  Subject Descriptors : research

• Independent Professional Body Guidelines  View Details
  This is a directory of a number of selected practice and professional guidelines related to different medical disciplines such as gasteroentorology nursing, general nervous system, ... (Read More)
  URL: http://www.rowe.dircon.co.uk/medical/indeguid.htm
  Geographical Location : United Kingdom
  Authentication : No authentication required
  Subject Descriptors : guidelines ; practice guidelines

• Institute of Health Sciences Library  View Details
  This website is a part of the Institute of Health Sciences Library and contains links to various clinical practice guidelines. The links are not confined to British guidelines with ... (Read More)
  URL: http://www.ihs.ox.ac.uk/library/Libraryprimarycare.htm#Guidelines
  Geographical Location : United Kingdom
  Authentication : No authentication required
  Subject Descriptors : libraries ; guidelines

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• Jane's Breastfeeding Resources  View Details
  This is a personal voluntary site concerned with the issue of breastfeeding. This informative site contains articles, a forum, an encyclopaedia and links to online bookshops as well ... (Read More)
  URL: http://www.breastfeeding.co.uk/
  Geographical Location : United Kingdom
  Authentication : No authentication required
  Subject Descriptors : breast feeding

• Jewish Aids Trust  View Details
  Established as a charity in 1988, the Jewish AIDS Trust aims to provide the Jewish community with education, counselling and support in connection with HIV infection and AIDS. ... (Read More)
  URL: http://www.jat-uk.org/index800x600.php?page=homepage
  Geographical Location : United Kingdom
  Authentication : No authentication required
  Subject Descriptors : acquired immunodeficiency syndrome ; jews ; charities

• JointZone: A Study of Rheumatology  View Details
  This site is divided into five key contents sections about rheumatology and a section containing interactive case studies. The sections include basic science, rheumatic disorders and ... (Read More)
  URL: http://www.jointzone.org.uk/
  Geographical Location : United Kingdom
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  Subject Descriptors : osteoarthritis ; rheumatology

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• Judge: web sites for health  View Details
  The Judge project has developed guidelines for judging the quality of health information websites. Two sets of guidelines have been produced. These are to help health consumers make ... (Read More)
  URL: http://www.judgehealth.org.uk
  Geographical Location : United Kingdom
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  Subject Descriptors : databases ; internet

• Kidscape  View Details
  Kidscape is committed to keeping children safe from abuse. Kidscape is the only national charity dedicated to preventing bullying and child sexual abuse. Kidscape believes that protecting ... (Read More)
  URL: http://www.kidscape.org.uk/
  Geographical Location : United Kingdom
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  Subject Descriptors : child abuse ; charities

• Knee Replacement: a guide to good practice  View Details
  This is a document in pdf form produced by the British Orthopaedic Association. It deals with knee replacement and acts as a guide to good practice. ... (Read More)
  URL: http://www.boa.ac.uk/PDF%20files/BASK/TKR%20-%20a%20guide%20to%20good%20practice.pdf
  Geographical Location : United Kingdom
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  Subject Descriptors : arthroplasty replacement knee ; orthopaedics

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• Lifelong Learning  View Details
  This website is dedicated to continuing education for adults of all ages. The site contains a series of links to educational pages offering a wide variety of courses and training. ... (Read More)
  URL: http://www.lifelonglearning.co.uk/
  Geographical Location : United Kingdom
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  Subject Descriptors : education continuing ; government programs

• Long-Term Medical Conditions Alliance  View Details
  The Long-Term Medical Conditions Alliance (LMCA) is an independent organisation representing national voluntary organisations concerned with meeting the needs of people with long-term ... (Read More)
  URL: http://www.lmca.org.uk/
  Geographical Location : United Kingdom
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  Subject Descriptors : long term care ; charities

• Management Research  View Details
  This is a forum where members can discuss management research by posting information about conferences, upcoming events or simply offer opinions. An archive is provided for referenc ... (Read More)
  URL: http://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/lists/management-research.html
  Geographical Location : United Kingdom
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  Subject Descriptors : research ; archives ; personnel management

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• marc guidelines  View Details
  The Management and Awareness of the Risks of Cytotoxics (marc) website provides an on-line information and support service for Oncology and Healthcare professionals seeking to improve ... (Read More)
  URL: http://www.marcguidelines.com/
  Geographical Location : United Kingdom
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  Subject Descriptors : drug toxicity ; drug therapy

• Meningitis Research Foundation  View Details
  Meningitis Research Foundation's vision is a world free from meningitis and septicaemia. The charity fights death and disability from meningitis and septicaemia, and supports people ... (Read More)
  URL: http://www.meningitis.org/
  Geographical Location : United Kingdom
  Authentication : No authentication required
  Subject Descriptors : meningitis ; charities ; research

• Mental Health Emergency Care Checklist  View Details
  The checklist offers practical support and guidance to improve the care of patients with mental ill health who access emergency care services. It outlines areas for action, and includes ... (Read More)
  URL: http://www.dh.gov.uk/assetRoot/04/08/91/97/04089197.pdf
  Geographical Location : United Kingdom
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  Subject Descriptors : emergency medical services ; mental health

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• Multiple Sclerosis Trust  View Details
  This is the website of the Multiple Sclerosis Trust. The Multiple Sclerosis Trust is a charity with the ability to influence services for people living with MS. They provide information ... (Read More)
  URL: http://www.msresearchtrust.org.uk/
  Geographical Location : United Kingdom
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  Subject Descriptors : multiple sclerosis ; charities

• National Association for Premenstrual Syndrome  View Details
  Charitable organisation providing reliable information, guidance and support for women (and men) affected by PMS and hormone related ill-health. ... (Read More)
  URL: http://www.pms.org.uk/
  Geographical Location : United Kingdom
  Authentication : Username and password required
  Subject Descriptors : premenstrual syndrome ; charities

• National Good Practice Guidance on Pre-operative Assessment for day surgery  View Details
  This site contains a pdf file produced by the NHS Modernisation Agency. This document outlines good practice procedures for pre-operative assessment for day surgery. ... (Read More)
  URL: http://www.modern.nhs.uk/theatre/7511/8100/Final%20Preop%20guidance%2010.pdf
  Geographical Location : United Kingdom
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  Subject Descriptors : preoperative care ; ambulatory surgical procedures

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• National Lichen Sclerosus Support Group  View Details
  This is the website of the National Lichen Sclerosus Support Group, the first group in the world to be established for lichen sclerosus. The main purpose of this group is to offer support, ... (Read More)
  URL: http://www.lichensclerosus.org/
  Geographical Location : United Kingdom
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  Subject Descriptors : lichen sclerosus et atrophicus ; self help groups

• National Patient Safety Agency  View Details
  The NPSA is a Special Health Authority created in July 2001 to co-ordinate the efforts of the entire country to report, and more importantly to learn from mistakes and problems that ... (Read More)
  URL: http://81.144.177.110/
  Geographical Location : United Kingdom
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  Subject Descriptors : safety ; state medicine

• NCRI Clinical Trials Website  View Details
  The NCRI has brought together the different UK registers of clinical trials and has developed a directory of information to provide patients, researchers and clinicians with information ... (Read More)
  URL: http://cancertrials.org.uk/
  Geographical Location : United Kingdom
  Authentication : No authentication required
  Subject Descriptors : neoplasms ; clinical trials

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• New Year's Resolutions  View Details
  At this time of year, many of us decide to make changes to our lifestyle. It's not always easy to stick to a New Year's Resolution, but Cancer Research UK has everything you need to ... (Read More)
  URL: http://www.newyearsresolutions.org/
  Geographical Location : United Kingdom
  Authentication : No authentication required
  Subject Descriptors : health behaviour ; life style ; charities

• NHS Plus  View Details
  NHS Plus is a network of occupational health services based in NHS hospitals. The network provides an occupational health service to NHS Staff, and also sells services to the private ... (Read More)
  URL: http://www.nhsplus.nhs.uk/
  Geographical Location : United Kingdom
  Authentication : Username and password required
  Subject Descriptors : occupational health services ; state medicine

• Nigel Turner's Hyperguide to the Mental Health Act  View Details
  This site is believed to be the longest running site on mental health law, set up in April 1996. The site is no longer actively updated, but many users continue to find it useful as ... (Read More)
  URL: http://www.hyperguide.co.uk/mha/
  Geographical Location : United Kingdom
  Authentication : No authentication required
  Subject Descriptors : legislation ; mental health ; united kingdom

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• NORM-UK   View Details
  NORM-UK is a voluntary organisation which runs support groups that meet regularly in England, produces a quarterly magazine, and has dealt with thousands of enquiries, both about foreskin ... (Read More)
  URL: http://www.norm-uk.org/
  Geographical Location : United Kingdom
  Authentication : No authentication required
  Subject Descriptors : circumcision ; penis

• Nursing Standard Archive Page  View Details
  This site contains an article from the Nursing Standard archives. The archives contain a selection of over 2,400 articles published in their professional journals since 1996. You can ... (Read More)
  URL: https://secure.nursing-standard.co.uk/archive_fr.asp?GroupID=1
  Geographical Location : United Kingdom
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  Subject Descriptors : nursing ; archives ; internet

• Office of the Deputy Prime Minister: Fire  View Details
  This is a part of the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister website dedicated fire safety. There are various links on this page with the first series all dealing with fire prevention ... (Read More)
  URL: http://www.odpm.gov.uk/stellent/groups/odpm_fire/documents/sectionhomepage/odpm_fire_page.hcsp
  Geographical Location : United Kingdom
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  Subject Descriptors : fires

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• Osteopathy in the United Kingdom  View Details
  This is the website of the General Osteopathic Council. This site contains information about research, publications and advice on how to locate a registered Osteopath. ... (Read More)
  URL: http://www.osteopathy.org.uk/
  Geographical Location : United Kingdom
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  Subject Descriptors : osteopathic medicine

• Outcome Measures Database   View Details
  Contains the details of over 200 outcome measures across the field of physiotherapy and can be searched by topic or patient population. Includes measures in topic areas and advice on ... (Read More)
  URL: http://www.csp.org.uk/effectivepractice/outcomemeasures/onlinedatabase.cfm
  Geographical Location : United Kingdom
  Authentication : Username and password required
  Subject Descriptors : physical therapy speciality ; databases

• Prodigy: Practical Support for Clinical Governance  View Details
  Prodigy is a computer-based decision support system for General Practice, offering a series of up-to-date evidence-based recommendations for the management of a condition. This site ... (Read More)
  URL: http://www.prodigy.nhs.uk/
  Geographical Location : United Kingdom
  Authentication : Username and password required
  Subject Descriptors : family practice ; computer systems ; medication systems

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• Queen Elizabeth's Foundation  View Details
  We are a national UK charity serving thousands of disabled people annually. The Foundation works to equip disabled people with skills to increase their independence, mobility, and help ... (Read More)
  URL: http://www.qefd.org/
  Geographical Location : United Kingdom
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  Subject Descriptors : disabled persons ; charities

• QUIT: The UK Charity that helps people give up smoking  View Details
  QUIT is the independent charity whose aim is to save lives by helping smokers to stop. This site contains contact details for individual advice, success stories from those who have ... (Read More)
  URL: http://www.quit.org.uk/
  Geographical Location : United Kingdom
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  Subject Descriptors : smoking cessation ; charities

• Referral guidelines for suspected cancer  View Details
  On line referral guidelines for suspected cancer which aims to facilitate appropriate referral between primary and secondary care for patients whom a GP suspects may have cancer. The ... (Read More)
  URL: http://www.dh.gov.uk/PolicyAndGuidance/HealthAndSocialCareTopics/Cancer/CancerGeneralInfo/fs/en?CONTENT_ID=4066665&chk=5z4D86
  Geographical Location : United Kingdom
  Authentication : No authentication required
  Subject Descriptors : referral and consultation ; physicians family ; neoplasms

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• Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy UK  View Details
  RSD UK is a voluntary non-profit making organisation which was set up to give support to those concerned with Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy/Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, often abbrevieated ... (Read More)
  URL: http://rsd-crps.co.uk/home.htm
  Geographical Location : United Kingdom
  Authentication : Username and password required
  Subject Descriptors : reflex sympathetic dystrophy ; self help groups ; causalgia

• RELEASE  View Details
  RELEASE provides a range of services dedicated to meeting the health, welfare and legal needs of drugs users and those who live and work with them. Release established the first ever ... (Read More)
  URL: http://www.release.org.uk/
  Geographical Location : United Kingdom
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  Subject Descriptors : substance related disorders ; charities

• Research Governance Index  View Details
  This website is a provided by the Department of Health and contains guidelines on research. Included in this index is information about the NHS baseline assessment, implementation plan ... (Read More)
  URL: http://www.dh.gov.uk/PolicyAndGuidance/ResearchAndDevelopment/ResearchAndDevelopmentAZ/ResearchGovernance/fs/en
  Geographical Location : United Kingdom
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  Subject Descriptors : health services research ; guidelines

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• Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists  View Details
  This is the website of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists. The College’s principal objects stated in the Charter are ‘the encouragement of the study and the advancement ... (Read More)
  URL: http://www.rcog.org.uk/
  Geographical Location : United Kingdom
  Authentication : No authentication required
  Subject Descriptors : gynecology ; obstetrics

• Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists  View Details
  This is the website of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists. This site contains information about the type of work carried out in this field as well as discussion forums, ... (Read More)
  URL: http://www.rcslt.org/
  Geographical Location : United Kingdom
  Authentication : Username and password required
  Subject Descriptors : speech therapy ; language therapy ; charities

• Safer Health Care  View Details
  Safer Health Care aims to provide healthcare professionals with the best available evidence and tools to improve patient safety, including novel commissioned material and links to important ... (Read More)
  URL: http://www.saferhealthcare.org.uk/ihi
  Geographical Location : United Kingdom
  Authentication : Username and password required
  Subject Descriptors : quality of healthcare ; safety

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• Social Research Association  View Details
  The SRA plays a unique role as an organisation open to social research practitioners and trainees from all sectors, as well as others with an interest in social research. The SRA provides ... (Read More)
  URL: http://www.the-sra.org.uk/
  Geographical Location : United Kingdom
  Authentication : No authentication required
  Subject Descriptors : social conditions ; research

• Talk to Frank  View Details
  This is an independent government funded web site providing information,for both parents and children, about the A-Z of drugs. The site includes a guide to drugs, advice for parents ... (Read More)
  URL: http://talktofrank.com/
  Geographical Location : United Kingdom
  Authentication : No authentication required
  Subject Descriptors : substance related disorders ; databases

• Teenage Health Freak  View Details
  Teenage Health Freak aims to produce relevant, electronic health information in a format that enables young people to take effective responsibility for their health related actions ... (Read More)
  URL: http://www.teenagehealthfreak.com/homepage/index.asp
  Geographical Location : United Kingdom
  Authentication : No authentication required
  Subject Descriptors : adolescent

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• Terrorism  View Details
  This is the Home Office website offering advice on how to deal with the terrorist threat to the United Kingdom. Sections of the site include a statement about the threat we face, a ... (Read More)
  URL: http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk/terrorism/
  Geographical Location : United Kingdom
  Authentication : No authentication required
  Subject Descriptors : government ; terrorism ; health planning guidelines

• The Albinism Fellowship  View Details
  The Albinism Fellowship is a positive and socialble volunteer-run organisation that aims to provide information, advice and support for people with Albinism and their families. They ... (Read More)
  URL: http://www.albinism.org.uk/frameset.html
  Geographical Location : United Kingdom
  Authentication : No authentication required
  Subject Descriptors : albinism ; charities

• The Association of Children's Hospices   View Details
  The Association of Children's Hospices brings together over 40 voluntary sector organisations in Great Britain dedicated to the care of children with life-limiting and life-threatening ... (Read More)
  URL: http://www.childhospice.org.uk/
  Geographical Location : United Kingdom
  Authentication : No authentication required
  Subject Descriptors : hospices ; child ; pediatrics

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• The British Association of Teachers of the Deaf  View Details
  The British Association of Teachers of the Deaf (BATOD) was formed in 1977 by the amalgamation of The National College of Teachers of the Deaf (NCTD) and the Society of Teachers of ... (Read More)
  URL: http://www.batod.org.uk/index.php
  Geographical Location : United Kingdom
  Authentication : No authentication required
  Subject Descriptors : teaching ; hearing loss

• The British Safety Council  View Details
  The British Safety Council is one of the world's leading occupational health, safety and environmental organisations. The site contains information about health and safety directives, ... (Read More)
  URL: http://www.britishsafetycouncil.co.uk/
  Geographical Location : United Kingdom
  Authentication : Username and password required
  Subject Descriptors : safety management ; great britain ; environment

• The Coronary Prevention Group  View Details
  The Coronary Prevention Group aims to promote action on the prevention of Coronary Heart Disease. The main objective is to promote a reduction in smoking, healthier diets, more exercise ... (Read More)
  URL: http://www.healthnet.org.uk/
  Geographical Location : United Kingdom
  Authentication : No authentication required
  Subject Descriptors : coronary disease ; health promotion

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• The Council for the Advancement of Communication with Deaf People  View Details
  The Council for the Advancement of Communication with Deaf People (CACDP) is a registered charity that is raising standards of communication between deaf and hearing people. CACDP is ... (Read More)
  URL: http://www.cacdp.org.uk/
  Geographical Location : United Kingdom
  Authentication : Username and password required
  Subject Descriptors : hearing loss ; sign language ; lipreading

• The Encephalitis Society  View Details
  The Encephalitis Society provides direct support to people in the UK and Republic of Ireland; organises regional meetings; operates a "Link Up" scheme for members enabling people affected ... (Read More)
  URL: http://www.encephalitis.info/
  Geographical Location : United Kingdom
  Authentication : No authentication required
  Subject Descriptors : encephalitis ; self help groups

• The Food Commission   View Details
  The Food Commission is the UK's leading independent watchdog on food issues. The Food Commission is a national non-profit organisation campaigning for the right to safe, wholesome food. ... (Read More)
  URL: http://www.foodcomm.org.uk/
  Geographical Location : United Kingdom
  Authentication : No authentication required
  Subject Descriptors : food ; organisations nonprofit ; great britain

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• The Healthcare Commission  View Details
  The Healthcare Commission is the independent inspection body for both the NHS and private and voluntary healthcare. ... (Read More)
  URL: http://www.healthcarecommission.org.uk/Homepage/fs/en
  Geographical Location : United Kingdom
  Authentication : No authentication required
  Subject Descriptors : advisory committees ; quality of health care

• The ITP Support Association  View Details
  The ITP Support Association is a UK registered charity which aims to promote and improve the general welfare of patients, and the families of patients, with Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic ... (Read More)
  URL: http://www.itpsupport.org.uk/
  Geographical Location : United Kingdom
  Authentication : No authentication required
  Subject Descriptors : purpura thrombocytopenic idiopathic ; charities

• The Medical Defense Union  View Details
  This is the website of the Medical Defense Union a mutual, not-for-profit organisation owned by members such as— doctors, dentists and other healthcare professionals. They defend the ... (Read More)
  URL: http://www.the-mdu.com/gp/services/index.asp
  Geographical Location : United Kingdom
  Authentication : Username and password required
  Subject Descriptors : dentists ; physicians

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• The Prevention of Intrathecal Medication Errors  View Details
  This is a report by Professor Kent Woods to the chief medical officer concerning the prevention of medical errors when carrying out spinal injections. It is presented in the format ... (Read More)
  URL: http://www.dh.gov.uk/assetRoot/04/06/50/49/04065049.pdf
  Geographical Location : United Kingdom
  Authentication : No authentication required
  Subject Descriptors : injections spinal ; research ; medical errors

• The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents  View Details
  The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents is a registered charity which was established over 80 years ago. Providing information, advice, resources and training, RoSPA is actively ... (Read More)
  URL: http://www.rospa.com/CMS/index.asp
  Geographical Location : United Kingdom
  Authentication : Username and password required
  Subject Descriptors : accidents ; occupational health ; societies

• The Society for the Prevention of Solvent and Volatile Substance Abuse  View Details
  Re-Solv is the only national charity solely dedicated to the prevention of solvent and volatile substance abuse. This site contains information about research projects, publications ... (Read More)
  URL: http://www.re-solv.org/Documents/index3.htm
  Geographical Location : United Kingdom
  Authentication : No authentication required
  Subject Descriptors : substance related disorders ; charities

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• The Vegan Society  View Details
  This is the official website of the Vegan Society. This comprehensive site offers advice on becoming a vegan and the dietary and environmental benefits gained by doing so. Also included ... (Read More)
  URL: http://www.vegansociety.com/html/
  Geographical Location : United Kingdom
  Authentication : Username and password required
  Subject Descriptors : diet vegetarian ; organizations

• The Vegetarian Society   View Details
  The Vegetarian Society of the United Kingdom is the oldest vegetarian organisation in the world. It is a national charity working towards a future where vegetarianism is accepted as ... (Read More)
  URL: http://www.vegsoc.org/
  Geographical Location : United Kingdom
  Authentication : No authentication required
  Subject Descriptors : diet vegetarian ; organizations

• Ufi limited  View Details
  Ufi Limited was created in 1998 to bring about the government’s vision of a ‘university for industry’. It is a unique partnership between government and the private and public sectors. ... (Read More)
  URL: http://www.ufi.com/
  Geographical Location : United Kingdom
  Authentication : No authentication required
  Subject Descriptors : learning ; internet

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• UK Medicines Information  View Details
  This is the website of the UK Medicines Information Pharmacists group. You can use this site to access your local medicines information centre or to find information on various aspects ... (Read More)
  URL: http://www.ukmi.nhs.uk/
  Geographical Location : United Kingdom
  Authentication : Username and password required
  Subject Descriptors : drug information services ; databases ; health services research

• Walking the way to Health Initiative (WHI)  View Details
  'Walking the way to health' is an initiative of the British Heart Foundation and the Countryside Agency. The Initiative aims to improve the health and fitness of more than a million ... (Read More)
  URL: http://www.whi.org.uk/
  Geographical Location : United Kingdom
  Authentication : No authentication required
  Subject Descriptors : walking ; health promotion

• Williams Syndrome Foundation  View Details
  The Williams Syndrome Foundation is run for parents by parents. There are no paid fund-raisers and funds go directly to research and welfare, apart from minimal administrative expenses. ... (Read More)
  URL: http://www.williams-syndrome.org.uk/
  Geographical Location : United Kingdom
  Authentication : Username and password required
  Subject Descriptors : williams syndrome ; self help groups ; charities

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• Abledata  View Details
  Excellent independent site on assistive technology. Whilst US based it contains information on over 30,000 products including prototypes and one of a kind products. Also includes factsheets ... (Read More)
  URL: http://www.abledata.com/
  Geographical Location : US
  Authentication : No authentication required
  Subject Descriptors : disabled persons ; self help devices

• Addiction Technology Transfer Center   View Details
  This is an American resource which aims to unify science, education and services to transform the lives of individuals and families affected by alcohol and other drug addiction. This ... (Read More)
  URL: http://www.nattc.org/
  Geographical Location : US
  Authentication : Username and password required
  Subject Descriptors : united states ; substance related disorders

• Al-Anon Family Group  View Details
  The purpose of this American group is to help families and friends of alcoholics recover from the effects of living with the problem drinking of a relative or friend. There is also ... (Read More)
  URL: http://www.al-anon.org/
  Geographical Location : US
  Authentication : No authentication required
  Subject Descriptors : alcohol related disorders ; united states ; self help groups

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• American College of Cardiology Foundation - clinical statements and guidelines  View Details
  This site, part of the American College of Cardiology Foundation, provides a framework of evidence-based clinical statements and guidelines developed by leaders in the field of cardiovascular ... (Read More)
  URL: http://www.acc.org/clinical/statements.htm
  Geographical Location : US
  Authentication : No authentication required
  Subject Descriptors : cardiology ; heart ; cardiovascular diseases

• American Dietetic Association   View Details
  The American Dietetic Association is the nation's largest organization of food and nutrition professionals. Their mission is to improve the nutritional health of the public. This site ... (Read More)
  URL: http://www.eatright.org/Public/
  Geographical Location : US
  Authentication : Username and password required
  Subject Descriptors : dietetics ; united states

• Asthma management - guidelines for the primary care physician  View Details
  This document is taken from the Virtual Hospital at the University of Iowa College of Medicine. It is aimed at paediatricians (pediatricians) and includes sections on the diagnosis ... (Read More)
  URL: http://www.vh.org/pediatric/provider/pediatrics/Asthma/Asthma.html
  Geographical Location : US
  Authentication : No authentication required
  Subject Descriptors : asthma ; pediatrics ; child ; guidelines

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• Cancer Symptoms  View Details
  This website is designed for patients and caregivers to provide information on learning about and managing each of six common cancer treatment symptoms. The Oncology Nursing Society ... (Read More)
  URL: http://www.cancersymptoms.org/
  Geographical Location : US
  Authentication : No authentication required
  Subject Descriptors : neoplasms ; fatigue ; signs and symptoms

• CDC Prevention Guidelines Database  View Details
  The Prevention Guidelines Database is a comprehensive compendium of all of the official guidelines and recommendations published by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ... (Read More)
  URL: http://aepo-xdv-www.epo.cdc.gov/wonder/PrevGuid/prevguid.html
  Geographical Location : US
  Authentication : No authentication required
  Subject Descriptors : preventive medicine ; practice guidelines

• Clinical practice guidelines  View Details
  This subsite of the Division of General Internal Medicine at Queen's University at Kingston provides links to clinical practice guidelines (CPG) articles which have appeared in the ... (Read More)
  URL: http://post.queensu.ca/~bhc/gim/cpgs.html
  Geographical Location : US
  Authentication : No authentication required
  Subject Descriptors : practice guidelines

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• Easing Cancer Pain  View Details
  Easing Cancer Pain empowers people with cancer who suffer from pain by providing them with a variety of resources to help them understand their pain and seek effective treatment. This ... (Read More)
  URL: http://commtechlab.msu.edu/sites/cancerpain/
  Geographical Location : US
  Authentication : No authentication required
  Subject Descriptors : pain ; neoplasms

• Firearms Tutorial  View Details
  This is an online tutorial covering firearms and the types of injury they can cause. Topics covered include a section on gun control issues, ballistics and the patterns of tissue injury. ... (Read More)
  URL: http://www-medlib.med.utah.edu/WebPath/TUTORIAL/GUNS/GUNINTRO.html
  Geographical Location : US
  Authentication : No authentication required
  Subject Descriptors : firearms ; wounds and injuries

• Florida Gulf Coast University: Access 2000 Tutorial  View Details
  This website has been created by the Florida Gulf Coast University and contains an online tutorial on how to use Microsoft Access 2000. The tutorial is easy to follow and is divided ... (Read More)
  URL: http://www.fgcu.edu/support/office2000/access/index.html
  Geographical Location : US
  Authentication : No authentication required
  Subject Descriptors : learning ; universities ; internet

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• Florida Gulf Coast University:Excel 2000 Tutorial  View Details
  This website was created by the Florida Gulf Coast University and contains a tutorial on how to use Microsoft Excel 2000. The tutorial is easy to follow and deals with topics such as ... (Read More)
  URL: http://www.fgcu.edu/support/office2000/excel/index.html
  Geographical Location : US
  Authentication : No authentication required
  Subject Descriptors : learning ; universities ; internet

• Front Page 2000 Tutorial  View Details
  This website contains a tutorial on how to use Microsoft Front Page 2000. It is divided into beginner and advanced tutorials and topics range from getting started to cascading style ... (Read More)
  URL: http://www.fgcu.edu/support/office2000/frontpage/index.html
  Geographical Location : US
  Authentication : No authentication required
  Subject Descriptors : learning ; universities ; internet

• HIV/AIDS treatment information service  View Details
  The HIV/AIDS Treatment Information Service is a U.S. Department of Health and Human Services project managed by the National Library of Medicine, with the aim of being a central resource ... (Read More)
  URL: http://www.hivatis.org/
  Geographical Location : US
  Authentication : No authentication required
  Subject Descriptors : acquired immunodeficiency syndrome ; HIV infections ; practice guidelines

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• HSTAT  View Details
  HSTAT is a free, web-based resource that provides access to full-text documents useful for providing health information and for health care decision making. HSTAT's audience includes ... (Read More)
  URL: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/bv.fcgi?rid=hstat
  Geographical Location : US
  Authentication : No authentication required
  Subject Descriptors : health services research ; quality of health care ; delivery of health care

• International Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons  View Details
  Main international site for OMS, with calendar of events, trainee guidelines and aims and objectives of the Association. Main resources are for members only. Very good links section ... (Read More)
  URL: http://www.iaoms.org/
  Geographical Location : US
  Authentication : Username and password required
  Subject Descriptors : surgery oral

• John Hopkins AIDS service  View Details
  The John Hopkins AIDS service is a collection of information and resources on AIDS and HIV aimed at health professionals, produced by the John Hopkins University on behalf of its Division ... (Read More)
  URL: http://www.hopkins-aids.edu/
  Geographical Location : US
  Authentication : No authentication required
  Subject Descriptors : acquired immunodeficiency syndrome ; HIV infections ; practice guidelines

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• McGill University Health Centre Department of Nursing  View Details
  This website is an initiative of the MUHC Department of Nursing, Nursing Research, Academic Practice and Professional Development. This site contains links to biomedical databases, ... (Read More)
  URL: http://www.muhc-ebn.mcgill.ca/
  Geographical Location : US
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  Subject Descriptors : education nursing ; universities ; united states

• National Institutes of Health (NIH) consensus development program  View Details
  The US National Institutes of Health (NIH) Consensus Development Program, managed by the NIH Office of Medical Applications of Research (OMAR) on behalf of the medical community and ... (Read More)
  URL: http://consensus.nih.gov/
  Geographical Location : US
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  Subject Descriptors : evidence based medicine ; consensus development conferences ; practice guidelines

• Otolaryngology and Facial Plastic Surgery  View Details
  Launched in 1996, www.eMedicine.com comprises the largest and most current Clinical Knowledge Base available to physicians and health professionals. This site contains information about ... (Read More)
  URL: http://www.emedicine.com/ent/
  Geographical Location : US
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  Subject Descriptors : Otolaryngology ; surgery plastic

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• Primary Care Clinical Practice Guidelines  View Details
  This site serves as a reference point for stating practice guidelines intended to assist physicians and other health care providers in clinical decision-making by describing a range ... (Read More)
  URL: http://medicine.ucsf.edu/resources/guidelines/
  Geographical Location : US
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  Subject Descriptors : primary health care

• Pronett Professional Finder  View Details
  Pronett is your professional locater service on the Internet. Pronett combines a national professional search service combined with concise summaries of what to look for in over 200 ... (Read More)
  URL: http://www.pronett.com/
  Geographical Location : US
  Authentication : No authentication required
  Subject Descriptors : professional role

• Radiotherapy Guideline Sites  View Details
  This website contains a directory which provides links to practice guidelines published by radiological societies, institutions and departments on the web. ... (Read More)
  URL: http://www.radiotherapy.com/Guidelines/
  Geographical Location : US
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  Subject Descriptors : radiology ; practice guidelines

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• Ricin FAQS  View Details
  This is a downloadable pdf file which answers frequently asked questions about ricin. The document covers topics such as what is ricin, how does it work and how to tell when a person ... (Read More)
  URL: http://www.bt.cdc.gov/agent/ricin/pdf/ricinqa.pdf
  Geographical Location : US
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  Subject Descriptors : poisons ; ricin

• Sigma Theta Tau International, Honor Society of Nursing  View Details
  The aim of Sigma Theta Tau International is to create a global community of nurses who lead in using scholarship, knowledge and technology to improve the health of the world's people. ... (Read More)
  URL: http://www.nursingsociety.org/
  Geographical Location : US
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  Subject Descriptors : societies nursing ; united states

• Teoma-Search with Authority  View Details
  This site contains the Teoma search engine. Teoma organizes sites into naturally occurring communities that are about the subject of each search query. These communities are presented ... (Read More)
  URL: http://www.directhit.com/
  Geographical Location : US
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  Subject Descriptors : internet

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• The National Center for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder  View Details
  The National Center for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder strives to advance the clinical care and social welfare of America's veterans through research, education, and training in the ... (Read More)
  URL: http://www.ncptsd.org/
  Geographical Location : US
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  Subject Descriptors : stress disorders post traumatic ; united states

• The Office of Disease Prevention  View Details
  The mission of ODP is to foster, coordinate and assess research in prevention which seeks to improve public health in the nation and throughout the world. This site contains information ... (Read More)
  URL: http://odp.od.nih.gov/
  Geographical Location : US
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  Subject Descriptors : centers for disease control and prevention (us) ; united states

• Virtual Naval Hospital- Naval Flight Surgeon Handbook  View Details
  This handbook has been designed to be a useful tool in the day to day practice of Aerospace Medicine. Chapters of the book include sections on the flight surgeon and medical planning, ... (Read More)
  URL: http://www.vnh.org/FSHandbook/FSH97.html
  Geographical Location : US
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  Subject Descriptors : aerospace medicine ; naval medicine

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• Word 2000 Tutorial  View Details
  This website contains a tutorial on how to use Microsoft Word 2000. It is easy to follow and topics include working with text, formatting paragraphs and creating web pages. ... (Read More)
  URL: http://www.fgcu.edu/support/office2000/word/index.html
  Geographical Location : US
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  Subject Descriptors : learning ; universities ; internet

• European Design for All e-Accessibility Network  View Details
  Details of the design for all project including projects, news conferences and assistive technology issues. Mostly for bioengineers and designers. ... (Read More)
  URL: http://www.e-accessibility.org/
  Geographical Location : Europe
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  Subject Descriptors : multimedia ; internet

• European Federation of Neurological Sciences  View Details
  Provides international links on all aspects of neurology. Aimed at healthcare staff includes teaching programs, guidelines, scientific panel and multi-national discussion forums. ... (Read More)
  URL: http://www.efns.org/
  Geographical Location : Europe
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  Subject Descriptors : neurology ; europe

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• ISDAC International Association  View Details
  Lobby group to promote access for people with disabilities to IT. Includes projects and user testing, news sections and excellent links. Aimed at those with disability. ... (Read More)
  URL: http://www.isdac.org/
  Geographical Location : Europe
  Authentication : No authentication required
  Subject Descriptors : disabled persons ; access to information

• WHO Collaborating Center for Training and Research in Mental Health   View Details
  This site contains online access to the mental health section (chapter V) of the World Health Organisation International Classification of Diseases. This comes in the form of a complex ... (Read More)
  URL: http://www.informatik.fh-luebeck.de/icd/welcome.html
  Geographical Location : Europe
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  Subject Descriptors : mental health ; international classification of diseases ; world health organization

• Canadian Medical Association: Clinical Practice Guidelines  View Details
  This website is a part of the Canadian Medical Association Journal and contains free full text articles concerning Clinical Practice Guidelines. Among the topics covered by the guidelines ... (Read More)
  URL: http://www.cmaj.ca/misc/service/guidelines.shtml
  Geographical Location : Worldwide
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  Subject Descriptors : physicians practice patterns ; canada

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• Centre for Health Services and Policy Research   View Details
  The mission of the Centre for Health Services and Policy Research (CHSPR) is to stimulate scientific enquiry into issues of health in population groups, and ways in which health services ... (Read More)
  URL: http://www.chspr.ubc.ca/index.htm
  Geographical Location : Worldwide
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  Subject Descriptors : health services research ; health policy ; universities

• Centres for health evidence - users' guides to evidence-based practice  View Details
  The site provides the complete set of users' guides to evidence-based practice originally published as a series in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA). The Centres ... (Read More)
  URL: http://www.cche.net/principles/content_all.asp
  Geographical Location : Worldwide
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  Subject Descriptors : evidence based medicine ; practice guidelines

• Doctor's Guide Obstetrics/Gynaecology  View Details
  This is a part of the Doctor's Guide dealing with Obstetrics and Gynaecology. The aim of this site is for users to be able to access both articles and current news on a specific medical ... (Read More)
  URL: http://www.docguide.com/news/content.nsf/channel?OpenForm&dt=g&id=48DDE4A73E09A969852568880078C249&c=Ob%2fGyn%20Other
  Geographical Location : Worldwide
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  Subject Descriptors : obstetrics ; gynecology

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• Durex  View Details
  This is the website of Durex Worldwide. This site contains information on products, an online shop, a press office and links to health related sites. ... (Read More)
  URL: http://www.durex.com/cm/
  Geographical Location : Worldwide
  Authentication : Username and password required
  Subject Descriptors : contraception ; condoms

• Evidence-based Medicine Tool kit  View Details
  This is a website that provides a collection of tools for identifying, assessing and applying relevant evidence for better health care decision-making. The aim of this tool kit is ... (Read More)
  URL: http://www.med.ualberta.ca/ebm/ebm.htm
  Geographical Location : Worldwide
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  Subject Descriptors : evidence based medicine ; meta analysis

• Institute for Clinical Evaluative Sciences  View Details
  The Institute for Clinical Evaluative Sciences (ICES) is an independent, non-profit organization,whose core business is to conduct research that contributes to the effectiveness, quality, ... (Read More)
  URL: http://www.ices.on.ca/
  Geographical Location : Worldwide
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  Subject Descriptors : epidemiology ; academies and institutes ; quality assurance health care

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• New Zealand Guidelines Group  View Details
  This is the website of the New Zealand Guidelines Group which was established by the National Health Committee (NHC) in 1996 as an informal network of expertise and information on ... (Read More)
  URL: http://www.nzgg.org.nz/index.cfm?screensize=800&ScreenResSet=yes
  Geographical Location : Worldwide
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  Subject Descriptors : practice guidelines ; evidence based medicine

• NSW Health- Burn Injury Management Guidelines  View Details
  Management Guidelines for People with Burn Injury has been developed to provide simple, practical advice for the management of people who have a burn injury, especially those that don’t ... (Read More)
  URL: http://www.health.nsw.gov.au/public-health/burns/burnsmgt.html
  Geographical Location : Worldwide
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  Subject Descriptors : burns ; wounds and injuries

• StopPain  View Details
  This is the website of the StopPain which is developed by the Department of Pain Medicine and Palliative Care at Beth Israel Medical Center. The following information can be found on ... (Read More)
  URL: http://www.stoppain.org/
  Geographical Location : Worldwide
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  Subject Descriptors : hospice care ; palliative care

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• Users' Guides Interactive  View Details
  Users' Guides Interactive is an online tool to guide clinicians in the appraisal and application of evidence into their everyday practice. Based on the popular Users’ Guides series ... (Read More)
  URL: http://www.usersguides.org
  Geographical Location : Worldwide
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  Subject Descriptors : evidence based medicine ; internet