Behind the Headlines provides an unbiased and evidence-based analysis of health stories that make the news. The service is intended for both the public and health professionals, and endeavours to:
- explain the facts behind the headlines and give a better understanding of the science that makes the news,
- provide an authoritative resource for GPs which they can rely on when talking to patients, and
- become a trusted resource for journalists and others involved in the dissemination of health news.
You can access Behind the Headlines
HERE
Univadis is a health information portal aimed at healthcare professionals and run by MSD (Merck) pharmaceutical company. It’s currently free to use for health professionals who are registered with a recognised professional organisation (General Medical Council, Nursing and Midwifery Council, Healthcare Professions Council etc.), but you will need to register for access.
The Univadis web-site www.univadis.co.uk mostly provides links to external sources of information rather than creating new content, but some of the resources are well worth using. We particularly recommend that you try the interactive 3D Anatomy and Medical Images sections.
Univadis also provides access to educational materials such as slide-sets and broadcasts on a wide variety of clinical topics, as well as BMJ learning modules. You can plan your own learning schedule, and gain credits for accredited courses.
As well as this, you’ll find features that will help you to keep up to date with news and research in your area of interest, including medical news alerts and discussion forums.
In addition, Univadis has a small collection of reference resources such as GP Notebook and Harrison’s Internal Medicine and is a useful adjunct to your main sources of healthcare information, NHS Evidence www.evidence.nhs.uk and Worcestershire Health Libraries’ web-site www.wkp.nhs.uk
If you’d like any information or advice on using Univadis or other health information resources please contact Richard.Brook@worcsacute.nhs.uk 01527 505771 or ext. 45771.
Disclaimer
The information on here is aimed at keeping the user up-to-date with news and resources available through the library. We take no responsibility for any actions taken due to the content of the site.
