Archive for June, 2012
NHS databases and journals site planned maintenance Thursday 19th July
The NHS databases and electronic journals site will be down for planned maintenance on Thursday 19th July 5.00-6.00pm. NHS Evidence apologize for any inconvenience caused.
To celebrate the completion of two million learning modules BMJ Learning is throwing open their 1,000-strong collection of modules for free, for everyone, for one week.
You can access hundreds of modules (not usually available) free of charge any time during the week of July 2-9th.
All you have to do is register.
Go to: http://learning.bmj.com/learning/info/twomillionthmodule.html
BMJ Learning/ Best Practice Training Session now on Wednesday 4th July
Training Session
Wednesday 4th July
12.00- 1.30pm
Room H.1.9
(Library computer room)
SGUL Library and BMJ group invite you to come along to a BMJ led training session* to learn more about BMJ Learning and Best Practice – two products brought to you by the BMJ Group and available from SGUL Library.
*This event is open to NHS staff and to SGUL staff and students however please note there are limited spaces – book your place by emailing liblearn@sgul.ac.uk
Session content
Best Practice is used by clinicians all over the world, as it provides instant, reliable information about conditions without the need for checking multiple resources. It is a single source of evidence based medicine, which combines the latest research evidence, guidelines and expert opinion – providing essential learning on prevention, diagnosis, treatment and prognosis.
The session will provide you with all the information you need to:
- Register
- Search Conditions
- Understand Types of Monographs from a learning and research point of view
- Diagnosis and treatment
- Evidence and Evidence Scores
- Personalisation features
- Drug and reference links
- Remote/Mobile access
BMJ Learning is the leading international online learning resource for medical professionals. It contains over 900 evidence-based modules which are written by experts and cover a range of clinical and non-clinical topics.
We will provide you with information on:
- Registration and logging on
- Different types of modules available
- How to search, select and complete modules
- How to manage your learning with BMJ Portfolio
If you would like further information about this event, or about accessing these resources please contact: Karen John-Pierre, kjohn@sgul.ac.uk or telephone 0208 725 5433.
Evidence Update June 2012
From NHS Evidence:
‘Constipation in children and young people: Evidence Update June 2012
‘Constipation in children and young people: Evidence Update June 2012’ https://www.evidence.nhs.uk/nhs-evidence-content/evidence-updates focuses on a summary of selected new evidence relevant to NICE clinical guideline 99 ‘Diagnosis and management of idiopathic childhood constipation in primary and secondary care’ (2010).
In producing the Evidence Update, 674 pieces of evidence were searched, of which eight have been chosen for publication. An Evidence Update Advisory Group, comprised of subject experts, has reviewed the prioritised evidence and provided a commentary.
While Evidence Updates do not replace current accredited guidance they do highlight new evidence that might generate a future change in practice.
By producing Evidence Updates, NHS Evidence seeks to reduce the need for individuals, managers and commissioners to search for new evidence and to inform guidance developers of new evidence in their field.
Your help in disseminating ‘Constipation in children and young people: Evidence Update June 2012’ https://www.evidence.nhs.uk/nhs-evidence-content/evidence-updates to your colleagues would be much appreciated.
Postponed- BMJ Group training session on 27th June
Due to circumstances beyond our control we are postponing the BMJ Group training session organized for the 27th June 2012.
We hope to be able to reschedule the event asap; as soon as this is confirmed we will publicize the event in the usual ways.
If you have any queries, please contact Karen John-Pierre, NHS Liaison Librarian, kjohn@sgul.ac.uk or telephone 0208 725 5433.
Apologies for any inconvenience caused.
Reading journals on your mobile device
Cambridge University Press and Oxford University Press have both made it easy to read articles that the University subscribes to on your smartphone, tablet or Kindle. Further information on how to access these and other resources via your mobile is available on our mobile resources page.
Eyes on Evidence June 2012
Eyes on Evidence is a free monthly e-bulletin from NHS Evidence which covers significant new evidence as it emerges, with an explanation about what it means for current practice. The articles also contain hyperlinks to relevant articles, NHS Evidence and NICE guidance. In this month’s bulletin:
Diagnosis and treatment of first-episode psychosis
Mortality risk of antipsychotic treatment in people with dementia
Effects of antiplatelet therapy in people with chronic kidney disease
Relaxation techniques for pain management in labour
Antimuscarinic drugs for urinary incontinence in women
NHS Evidence now includes information from the Pelvic Pain Support Network
Cochrane quality and productivity topics
Evidence Updates
- Improving outcomes in head and neck cancers.
- Familial breast cancer.
- Sedation in children and young people.
BMJ Learning 2 millionth module completion…
BMJ Learning have announced that in celebration of the approach of their 2 millionth module completion they are making all of their modules freely available from 2nd – 9th July.
NHS Athens users can access BMJ Learning anytime using their NHS Athens username and password…
In addition, if you complete the two millionth module, you will win an iPad. We expect this module completion to happen this week.
Here are our latest and most popular modules which you could complete:
For full competition terms and conditions please click here.
To access BMJ Learning click here.
New NICE BNF app launched today (Wednesday 13th June)
National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) has developed this app to improve access for NHS staff in England to the British National Formulary (BNF).
** The NICE BNF app is currently only available to NHS staff in England who have or are eligible for an NHS Athens password. To register for a NHS Athens account visit http://m.evidence.nhs.uk/athens-registration **
Aimed at pharmacists, doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals who prescribe and administer medicines, the app provides easy offline access to up-to-date practical information on prescribing, dispensing, and administering medicines direct from the BNF.
To use the NICE BNF app for the first time, you will need to enter your NHS Athens user name and password to activate the app and download the content. NHS Athens authentication will also be required to receive updates to BNF content.
Please ensure you have an active wi-fi connection to activate the app, or to download content updates.
Social care staff who meet the NHS Athens eligibility criteria can also download and access the content.
Features include:
• Browse and search the complete up-to-date content from the British National Formulary (BNF) including:
– Information on the drug management of common conditions
– Details of medicines prescribed within the UK with reference to their uses, cautions, contra-indications, side-effects, doses and relative costs
– Advice on prescribing, monitoring, dispensing and administering medicines
• Auto-complete search
• Update notifications when new editions or updates are available
• Bookmark content
• Accessible reading features
• Read and access content offline
Download the App from Apple App store or Google Android Market Place
From App shopper http://appshopper.com/medical/nice-bnf
BMJ Group are visiting St George’s Library…
Training Session
Wednesday 27th June
12.00- 1.30pm
Room H.1.9
(Library computer room)
SGUL Library and BMJ group invite you to come along to a BMJ led training session* to learn more about BMJ Learning and Best Practice – two products brought to you by the BMJ Group and available from SGUL Library.
*This event is open to NHS staff and to SGUL staff and students however please note there are limited spaces – book your place by emailing liblearn@sgul.ac.uk
Session content
Best Practice is used by clinicians all over the world, as it provides instant, reliable information about conditions without the need for checking multiple resources. It is a single source of evidence based medicine, which combines the latest research evidence, guidelines and expert opinion – providing essential learning on prevention, diagnosis, treatment and prognosis.
The session will provide you with all the information you need to:
- Register
- Search Conditions
- Understand Types of Monographs from a learning and research point of view
- Diagnosis and treatment
- Evidence and Evidence Scores
- Personalisation features
- Drug and reference links
- Remote/Mobile access
BMJ Learning is the leading international online learning resource for medical professionals. It contains over 900 evidence-based modules which are written by experts and cover a range of clinical and non-clinical topics.
We will provide you with information on:
- Registration and logging on
- Different types of modules available
- How to search, select and complete modules
- How to manage your learning with BMJ Portfolio
If you would like further information about this event, or about accessing these resources please contact: Karen John-Pierre, kjohn@sgul.ac.uk or telephone 0208 725 5433.
NHS Library Services @ St. George's 